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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,327.72 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,327.72 and 664.80 is: 998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,327.72 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,327.72 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,327.72 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 882,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,668.26/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.31

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