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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.67, 1,323.08 and 666.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.67, 1,323.08 and 666.59 is: 998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.67 : 1,323.08 = 666.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.67/1,323.08 = 666.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.67x = 1,323.08 × 666.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.67x = 881,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,948.56/883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.05

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