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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.61, 1,220.77 and 674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.61, 1,220.77 and 674.63 is: 932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.61 : 1,220.77 = 674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.61/1,220.77 = 674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.61x = 1,220.77 × 674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.61x = 823,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,567.38/883.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.05

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