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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.21, 1,335.98 and 657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.21, 1,335.98 and 657.73 is: 990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.21 : 1,335.98 = 657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.21/1,335.98 = 657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.21x = 1,335.98 × 657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.21x = 878,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,714.13/887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.42

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