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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.48, 1,221.39 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.48, 1,221.39 and 674.88 is: 930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.48 : 1,221.39 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.48/1,221.39 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.48x = 1,221.39 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.48x = 824,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,291.68/885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.90

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