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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,223.84 and 666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,223.84 and 666.48 is: 919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,223.84 = 666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,223.84 = 666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,223.84 × 666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 815,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,664.88/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.66

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