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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,221.33 and 605.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,221.33 and 605.67 is: 835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,221.33 = 605.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,221.33 = 605.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,221.33 × 605.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 739,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,722.94/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.05

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