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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.68, 1,222.04 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.68, 1,222.04 and 666.26 is: 917.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.68 : 1,222.04 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.68/1,222.04 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.68x = 1,222.04 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.68x = 814,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,196.37/887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.22

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