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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.67, 1,324.57 and 667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.67, 1,324.57 and 667.59 is: 999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.67 : 1,324.57 = 667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.67/1,324.57 = 667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.67x = 1,324.57 × 667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.67x = 884,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,269.69/884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.55

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