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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.61, 1,225.05 and 677.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.61, 1,225.05 and 677.39 is: 934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.61 : 1,225.05 = 677.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.61/1,225.05 = 677.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.61x = 1,225.05 × 677.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.61x = 829,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,830.49/887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.90

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