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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,220.16 and 662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,220.16 and 662.68 is: 914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,220.16 = 662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,220.16 = 662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,220.16 × 662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 808,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,575.63/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.53

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