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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,224.87 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,224.87 and 666.06 is: 919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,224.87 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,224.87 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,224.87 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 815,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,836.91/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.23

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