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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.18, 1,225.46 and 676.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.18, 1,225.46 and 676.07 is: 933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.18 : 1,225.46 = 676.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.18/1,225.46 = 676.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.18x = 1,225.46 × 676.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.18x = 828,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,496.74/887.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.85

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