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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,225.10 and 666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,225.10 and 666.75 is: 919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,225.10 = 666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,225.10 = 666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,225.10 × 666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 816,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,837.09/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.68

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