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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.84, 1,323.14 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.84, 1,323.14 and 666.84 is: 999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.84 : 1,323.14 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.84/1,323.14 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.84x = 1,323.14 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.84x = 882,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,322.68/882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.41

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