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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.71, 1,331.55 and 667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.71, 1,331.55 and 667.34 is: 1,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.71 : 1,331.55 = 667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.71/1,331.55 = 667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.71x = 1,331.55 × 667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.71x = 888,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,589.92/886.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.12

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