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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.42, 1,221.42 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.42, 1,221.42 and 606.70 is: 835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.42 : 1,221.42 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.42/1,221.42 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.42x = 1,221.42 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.42x = 741,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,035.51/886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.99

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