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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,222.92 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,222.92 and 606.36 is: 836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,222.92 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,222.92 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,222.92 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 741,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,529.77/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.90

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