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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,329.04 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,329.04 and 670.64 is: 1,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,329.04 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,329.04 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,329.04 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 891,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,307.39/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.26

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