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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.06, 1,227.93 and 594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.06, 1,227.93 and 594.86 is: 820.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.06 : 1,227.93 = 594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.06/1,227.93 = 594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.06x = 1,227.93 × 594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.06x = 730,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,446.44/890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.67

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