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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.66, 1,327.35 and 675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.66, 1,327.35 and 675.84 is: 1,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.66 : 1,327.35 = 675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.66/1,327.35 = 675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.66x = 1,327.35 × 675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.66x = 897,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,076.22/885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.89

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