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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.08, 1,221.20 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.08, 1,221.20 and 675.08 is: 932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.08 : 1,221.20 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.08/1,221.20 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.08x = 1,221.20 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.08x = 824,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,407.70/884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.50

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