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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.42, 1,222.26 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.42, 1,222.26 and 606.06 is: 836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.42 : 1,222.26 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.42/1,222.26 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.42x = 1,222.26 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.42x = 740,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,762.90/885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.62

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