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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.71, 1,226.10 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.71, 1,226.10 and 667.66 is: 922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.71 : 1,226.10 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.71/1,226.10 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.71x = 1,226.10 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.71x = 818,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,617.93/887.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.17

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