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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,324.86 and 664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,324.86 and 664.55 is: 995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,324.86 = 664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,324.86 = 664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,324.86 × 664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 880,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,439.03/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.89

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