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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,227.14 and 590.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,227.14 and 590.89 is: 815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,227.14 = 590.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,227.14 = 590.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,227.14 × 590.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 725,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,104.75/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.18

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