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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.07, 1,220.70 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.07, 1,220.70 and 605.62 is: 835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.07 : 1,220.70 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.07/1,220.70 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.07x = 1,220.70 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.07x = 739,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,280.33/885.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.28

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