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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.92, 1,321.95 and 665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.92, 1,321.95 and 665.84 is: 996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.92 : 1,321.95 = 665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.92/1,321.95 = 665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.92x = 1,321.95 × 665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.92x = 880,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,207.19/882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.93

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