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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.92, 1,323.44 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.92, 1,323.44 and 666.84 is: 998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.92 : 1,323.44 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.92/1,323.44 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.92x = 1,323.44 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.92x = 882,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,522.73/883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.42

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