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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.83, 1,221.10 and 605.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.83, 1,221.10 and 605.65 is: 835.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.83 : 1,221.10 = 605.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.83/1,221.10 = 605.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.83x = 1,221.10 × 605.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.83x = 739,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,559.22/884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.82

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