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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.95, 1,221.95 and 700.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.95, 1,221.95 and 700.37 is: 964.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.95 : 1,221.95 = 700.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.95/1,221.95 = 700.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.95x = 1,221.95 × 700.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.95x = 855,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,811.11/886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.90

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