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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,221.12 and 649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,221.12 and 649.35 is: 895.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,221.12 = 649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,221.12 = 649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,221.12 × 649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 792,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,934.27/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.64

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