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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,227.28 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,227.28 and 594.16 is: 820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,227.28 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,227.28 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,227.28 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 729,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,200.68/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.21

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