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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.48, 1,327.38 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.48, 1,327.38 and 670.02 is: 1,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.48 : 1,327.38 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.48/1,327.38 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.48x = 1,327.38 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.48x = 889,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,371.15/885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.39

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