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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,223.91 and 676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,223.91 and 676.77 is: 934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,223.91 = 676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,223.91 = 676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,223.91 × 676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 828,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,305.57/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.20

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