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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,219.50 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,219.50 and 674.70 is: 931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,219.50 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,219.50 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,219.50 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 822,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,796.65/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.74

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