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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,223.16 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,223.16 and 602.66 is: 831.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,223.16 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,223.16 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,223.16 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 737,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,149.61/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.85

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