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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.91, 1,227.90 and 595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.91, 1,227.90 and 595 is: 820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.91 : 1,227.90 = 595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.91/1,227.90 = 595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.91x = 1,227.90 × 595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.91x = 730,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,600.50/889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.98

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