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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.03, 1,327.10 and 679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.03, 1,327.10 and 679.10 is: 1,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.03 : 1,327.10 = 679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.03/1,327.10 = 679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.03x = 1,327.10 × 679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.03x = 901,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,223.58/885.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.30

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