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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.36, 1,223.22 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.36, 1,223.22 and 664.96 is: 917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.36 : 1,223.22 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.36/1,223.22 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.36x = 1,223.22 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.36x = 813,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,392.37/886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.68

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