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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.93, 1,222.02 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.93, 1,222.02 and 661.92 is: 912.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.93 : 1,222.02 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.93/1,222.02 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.93x = 1,222.02 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.93x = 808,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,879.48/886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.00

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