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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.82, 1,325.99 and 665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.82, 1,325.99 and 665.30 is: 997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.82 : 1,325.99 = 665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.82/1,325.99 = 665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.82x = 1,325.99 × 665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.82x = 882,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,181.14/884.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.02

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