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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,222.99 and 606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,222.99 and 606.15 is: 836.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,222.99 = 606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,222.99 = 606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,222.99 × 606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 741,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,316.17/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.68

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