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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.96, 1,220.40 and 674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.96, 1,220.40 and 674.76 is: 930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.96 : 1,220.40 = 674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.96/1,220.40 = 674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.96x = 1,220.40 × 674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.96x = 823,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,473.73/884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.53

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