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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.18, 1,222.70 and 674.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.18, 1,222.70 and 674.07 is: 931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.18 : 1,222.70 = 674.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.18/1,222.70 = 674.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.18x = 1,222.70 × 674.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.18x = 824,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,182.02/885.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.09

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