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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,222.10 and 666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,222.10 and 666.38 is: 916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,222.10 = 666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,222.10 = 666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,222.10 × 666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 814,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,383.00/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.95

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