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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.75, 1,333.77 and 656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.75, 1,333.77 and 656.27 is: 988.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.75 : 1,333.77 = 656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.75/1,333.77 = 656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.75x = 1,333.77 × 656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.75x = 875,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,303.29/885.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.21

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