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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.70, 1,330.05 and 670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.70, 1,330.05 and 670.43 is: 1,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.70 : 1,330.05 = 670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.70/1,330.05 = 670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.70x = 1,330.05 × 670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.70x = 891,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,698.77/886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.64

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