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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,222.39 and 606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,222.39 and 606.28 is: 836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,222.39 = 606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,222.39 = 606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,222.39 × 606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 741,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,106.78/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.51

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