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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.90, 1,221 and 663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.90, 1,221 and 663.38 is: 915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.90 : 1,221 = 663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.90/1,221 = 663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.90x = 1,221 × 663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.90x = 809,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,986.98/884.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.34

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