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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.43, 1,219.08 and 674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.43, 1,219.08 and 674.93 is: 929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.43 : 1,219.08 = 674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.43/1,219.08 = 674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.43x = 1,219.08 × 674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.43x = 822,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,784.19/885.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.25

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