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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.26, 1,225.71 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.26, 1,225.71 and 594.42 is: 819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.26 : 1,225.71 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.26/1,225.71 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.26x = 1,225.71 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.26x = 728,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,586.54/889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.32

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