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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.24, 1,227.89 and 594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.24, 1,227.89 and 594.99 is: 820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.24 : 1,227.89 = 594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.24/1,227.89 = 594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.24x = 1,227.89 × 594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.24x = 730,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,579.30/890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.66

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