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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,220.49 and 664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,220.49 and 664.02 is: 915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,220.49 = 664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,220.49 = 664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,220.49 × 664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 810,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,429.77/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.68

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