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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,226.88 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,226.88 and 594.54 is: 820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,226.88 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,226.88 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,226.88 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 729,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,429.24/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.15

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