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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.60, 1,219.32 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.60, 1,219.32 and 676.24 is: 933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.60 : 1,219.32 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.60/1,219.32 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.60x = 1,219.32 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.60x = 824,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,552.96/883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.17

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