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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,221.79 and 606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,221.79 and 606.15 is: 836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,221.79 = 606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,221.79 = 606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,221.79 × 606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 740,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,588.01/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.51

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