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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.92, 1,223.08 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.92, 1,223.08 and 606.56 is: 837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.92 : 1,223.08 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.92/1,223.08 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.92x = 1,223.08 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.92x = 741,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,871.40/885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.40

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