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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.43, 1,220.45 and 675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.43, 1,220.45 and 675.93 is: 930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.43 : 1,220.45 = 675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.43/1,220.45 = 675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.43x = 1,220.45 × 675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.43x = 824,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,938.77/886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.63

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