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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.83, 1,222.48 and 606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.83, 1,222.48 and 606.65 is: 837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.83 : 1,222.48 = 606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.83/1,222.48 = 606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.83x = 1,222.48 × 606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.83x = 741,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,617.49/885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.20

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