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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,224.70 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,224.70 and 677.14 is: 934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,224.70 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,224.70 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,224.70 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 829,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,288.93/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.56

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