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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.12, 1,327.14 and 665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.12, 1,327.14 and 665.37 is: 998.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.12 : 1,327.14 = 665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.12/1,327.14 = 665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.12x = 1,327.14 × 665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.12x = 883,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,035.81/884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.77

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