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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,226.48 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,226.48 and 594.14 is: 819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,226.48 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,226.48 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,226.48 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 728,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,691.72/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.33

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