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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.94, 1,226.94 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.94, 1,226.94 and 590.22 is: 814.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.94 : 1,226.94 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.94/1,226.94 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.94x = 1,226.94 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.94x = 724,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,164.53/888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.64

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