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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,222.30 and 606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,222.30 and 606.20 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,222.30 = 606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,222.30 = 606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,222.30 × 606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 740,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,958.26/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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