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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.76, 1,228.29 and 595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.76, 1,228.29 and 595.22 is: 821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.76 : 1,228.29 = 595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.76/1,228.29 = 595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.76x = 1,228.29 × 595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.76x = 731,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,105.84/889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.69

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