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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.49, 1,220.77 and 605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.49, 1,220.77 and 605.49 is: 835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.49 : 1,220.77 = 605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.49/1,220.77 = 605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.49x = 1,220.77 × 605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.49x = 739,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,167.07/884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.70

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