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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.43, 1,223.35 and 664.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.43, 1,223.35 and 664.00 is: 917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.43 : 1,223.35 = 664.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.43/1,223.35 = 664.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.43x = 1,223.35 × 664.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.43x = 812,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,303.42/885.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.41

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