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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,223.42 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,223.42 and 665.13 is: 917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,223.42 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,223.42 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,223.42 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 813,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,730.02/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.76

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