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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,321.95 and 667.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,321.95 and 667.47 is: 999.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,321.95 = 667.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,321.95 = 667.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,321.95 × 667.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 882,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,361.97/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.36

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