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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,203.03 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,203.03 and 606.66 is: 836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,203.03 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,203.03 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,203.03 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 729,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,830.18/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.75

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