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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,223.87 and 606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,223.87 and 606.60 is: 837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,223.87 = 606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,223.87 = 606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,223.87 × 606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 742,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,396.51/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.57

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