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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,227.10 and 666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,227.10 and 666.55 is: 921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,227.10 = 666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,227.10 = 666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,227.10 × 666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 817,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,923.51/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.11

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