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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,225.63 and 667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,225.63 and 667.68 is: 921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,225.63 = 667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,225.63 = 667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,225.63 × 667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 818,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,324.88/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.79

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