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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,228.26 and 594.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,228.26 and 594.87 is: 820.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,228.26 = 594.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,228.26 = 594.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,228.26 × 594.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 730,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,655.03/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.86

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