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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,333.65 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,333.65 and 656.10 is: 988.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,333.65 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,333.65 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,333.65 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 875,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,007.77/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.02

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