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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,221.54 and 605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,221.54 and 605.84 is: 836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,221.54 = 605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,221.54 = 605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,221.54 × 605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 740,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,057.79/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.19

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