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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.24, 1,225.89 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.24, 1,225.89 and 666.84 is: 920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.24 : 1,225.89 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.24/1,225.89 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.24x = 1,225.89 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.24x = 817,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,472.49/888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.33

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