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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,222.29 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,222.29 and 663.66 is: 916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,222.29 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,222.29 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,222.29 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 811,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,184.98/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.53

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