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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.71, 1,220.67 and 673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.71, 1,220.67 and 673.92 is: 930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.71 : 1,220.67 = 673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.71/1,220.67 = 673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.71x = 1,220.67 × 673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.71x = 822,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,633.93/883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.89

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