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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.37, 1,224.36 and 666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.37, 1,224.36 and 666.86 is: 920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.37 : 1,224.36 = 666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.37/1,224.36 = 666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.37x = 1,224.36 × 666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.37x = 816,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,470.59/887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.10

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