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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,227.75 and 606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,227.75 and 606.33 is: 836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,227.75 = 606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,227.75 = 606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,227.75 × 606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 744,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,421.66/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.59

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