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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.38, 1,223.53 and 665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.38, 1,223.53 and 665.96 is: 919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.38 : 1,223.53 = 665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.38/1,223.53 = 665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.38x = 1,223.53 × 665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.38x = 814,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,822.04/886.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.27

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