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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.87, 1,220.11 and 605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.87, 1,220.11 and 605.27 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.87 : 1,220.11 = 605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.87/1,220.11 = 605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.87x = 1,220.11 × 605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.87x = 738,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,500.92/884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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