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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.85, 1,221.30 and 709.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.85, 1,221.30 and 709.45 is: 978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.85 : 1,221.30 = 709.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.85/1,221.30 = 709.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.85x = 1,221.30 × 709.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.85x = 866,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,451.29/885.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.10

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