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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.63, 1,222.31 and 675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.63, 1,222.31 and 675.45 is: 932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.63 : 1,222.31 = 675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.63/1,222.31 = 675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.63x = 1,222.31 × 675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.63x = 825,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,605.91/885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.22

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