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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.39, 1,227.26 and 595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.39, 1,227.26 and 595.55 is: 820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.39 : 1,227.26 = 595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.39/1,227.26 = 595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.39x = 1,227.26 × 595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.39x = 730,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,894.69/890.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.87

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