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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.91, 1,222.65 and 675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.91, 1,222.65 and 675.70 is: 932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.91 : 1,222.65 = 675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.91/1,222.65 = 675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.91x = 1,222.65 × 675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.91x = 826,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,144.61/885.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.54

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