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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.08, 1,327.86 and 666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.08, 1,327.86 and 666.56 is: 998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.08 : 1,327.86 = 666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.08/1,327.86 = 666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.08x = 1,327.86 × 666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.08x = 885,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,098.36/886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.89

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