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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.09, 1,326.57 and 667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.09, 1,326.57 and 667.64 is: 999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.09 : 1,326.57 = 667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.09/1,326.57 = 667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.09x = 1,326.57 × 667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.09x = 885,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,667.88/886.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.52

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