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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.06, 1,225.05 and 665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.06, 1,225.05 and 665.66 is: 919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.06 : 1,225.05 = 665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.06/1,225.05 = 665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.06x = 1,225.05 × 665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.06x = 815,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,466.78/887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.29

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