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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,324.80 and 667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,324.80 and 667.32 is: 999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,324.80 = 667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,324.80 = 667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,324.80 × 667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 884,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,065.54/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.62

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