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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,222.56 and 664.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,222.56 and 664.41 is: 916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,222.56 = 664.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,222.56 = 664.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,222.56 × 664.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 812,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,281.09/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.96

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