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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.63, 1,222.91 and 606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.63, 1,222.91 and 606.58 is: 836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.63 : 1,222.91 = 606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.63/1,222.91 = 606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.63x = 1,222.91 × 606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.63x = 741,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,792.75/886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.64

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