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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,322.64 and 665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,322.64 and 665.92 is: 997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,322.64 = 665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,322.64 = 665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,322.64 × 665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 880,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,772.43/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.07

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