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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.49, 1,328.69 and 670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.49, 1,328.69 and 670.39 is: 1,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.49 : 1,328.69 = 670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.49/1,328.69 = 670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.49x = 1,328.69 × 670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.49x = 890,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,740.49/885.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.93

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