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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.36, 1,221.84 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.36, 1,221.84 and 663.96 is: 916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.36 : 1,221.84 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.36/1,221.84 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.36x = 1,221.84 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.36x = 811,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,252.89/885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.30

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