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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.80, 1,222.97 and 606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.80, 1,222.97 and 606.53 is: 837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.80 : 1,222.97 = 606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.80/1,222.97 = 606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.80x = 1,222.97 × 606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.80x = 741,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,758.85/885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.39

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