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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.79, 1,325.06 and 677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.79, 1,325.06 and 677.35 is: 1,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.79 : 1,325.06 = 677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.79/1,325.06 = 677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.79x = 1,325.06 × 677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.79x = 897,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,522.77/886.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.10

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