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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.43, 1,228.02 and 595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.43, 1,228.02 and 595.55 is: 822.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.43 : 1,228.02 = 595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.43/1,228.02 = 595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.43x = 1,228.02 × 595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.43x = 731,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,341.17/889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.26

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