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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.21, 1,221.71 and 605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.21, 1,221.71 and 605.73 is: 835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.21 : 1,221.71 = 605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.21/1,221.71 = 605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.21x = 1,221.71 × 605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.21x = 740,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,026.40/885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.99

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