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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,331.51 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,331.51 and 656.64 is: 985.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,331.51 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,331.51 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,331.51 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 874,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,319.44/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.46

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