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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.11, 1,226.54 and 594.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.11, 1,226.54 and 594.47 is: 820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.11 : 1,226.54 = 594.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.11/1,226.54 = 594.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.11x = 1,226.54 × 594.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.11x = 729,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,145.79/889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.09

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