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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,222.56 and 606.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,222.56 and 606.17 is: 836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,222.56 = 606.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,222.56 = 606.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,222.56 × 606.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 741,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,082.25/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.09

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