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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.91, 1,221.27 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.91, 1,221.27 and 674.70 is: 931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.91 : 1,221.27 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.91/1,221.27 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.91x = 1,221.27 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.91x = 823,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,990.87/884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.16

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