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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.94, 1,220.65 and 660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.94, 1,220.65 and 660.92 is: 910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.94 : 1,220.65 = 660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.94/1,220.65 = 660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.94x = 1,220.65 × 660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.94x = 806,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,744.24/885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.61

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