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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.33, 1,223.17 and 607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.33, 1,223.17 and 607.15 is: 837.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.33 : 1,223.17 = 607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.33/1,223.17 = 607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.33x = 1,223.17 × 607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.33x = 742,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,647.67/886.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.89

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