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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.24, 1,329.82 and 671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.24, 1,329.82 and 671.14 is: 1,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.24 : 1,329.82 = 671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.24/1,329.82 = 671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.24x = 1,329.82 × 671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.24x = 892,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,495.39/886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.06

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