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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.79, 1,219.57 and 674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.79, 1,219.57 and 674.10 is: 930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.79 : 1,219.57 = 674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.79/1,219.57 = 674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.79x = 1,219.57 × 674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.79x = 822,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,110.45/883.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.21

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