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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,223.64 and 665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,223.64 and 665.19 is: 918.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,223.64 = 665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,223.64 = 665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,223.64 × 665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 813,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,953.09/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.04

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