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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.56, 1,227.24 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.56, 1,227.24 and 594.36 is: 819.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.56 : 1,227.24 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.56/1,227.24 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.56x = 1,227.24 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.56x = 729,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,422.37/889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.98

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