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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.14, 1,225.92 and 677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.14, 1,225.92 and 677.08 is: 935.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.14 : 1,225.92 = 677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.14/1,225.92 = 677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.14x = 1,225.92 × 677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.14x = 830,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,045.91/887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.64

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