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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.32, 1,222.30 and 606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.32, 1,222.30 and 606.02 is: 836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.32 : 1,222.30 = 606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.32/1,222.30 = 606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.32x = 1,222.30 × 606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.32x = 740,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,738.25/885.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.69

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