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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.18, 1,219.97 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.18, 1,219.97 and 664.76 is: 915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.18 : 1,219.97 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.18/1,219.97 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.18x = 1,219.97 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.18x = 810,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,987.26/886.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.15

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