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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,222.74 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,222.74 and 606.48 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,222.74 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,222.74 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,222.74 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 741,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,567.36/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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