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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,226.44 and 666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,226.44 and 666.66 is: 920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,226.44 = 666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,226.44 = 666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,226.44 × 666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 817,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,618.49/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.68

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