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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,226.46 and 593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,226.46 and 593.96 is: 819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,226.46 = 593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,226.46 = 593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,226.46 × 593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 728,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,468.18/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.33

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