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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.80, 1,227.28 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.80, 1,227.28 and 595.08 is: 820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.80 : 1,227.28 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.80/1,227.28 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.80x = 1,227.28 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.80x = 730,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,329.78/889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.78

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