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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.14, 1,225.54 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.14, 1,225.54 and 594.30 is: 819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.14 : 1,225.54 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.14/1,225.54 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.14x = 1,225.54 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.14x = 728,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,330.81/889.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.15

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