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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,220.42 and 605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,220.42 and 605.49 is: 834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,220.42 = 605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,220.42 = 605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,220.42 × 605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 738,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,953.62/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.86

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