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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.44, 1,227.21 and 586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.44, 1,227.21 and 586.58 is: 809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.44 : 1,227.21 = 586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.44/1,227.21 = 586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.44x = 1,227.21 × 586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.44x = 719,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,856.84/889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.34

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