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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.56, 1,225.32 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.56, 1,225.32 and 667.52 is: 920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.56 : 1,225.32 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.56/1,225.32 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.56x = 1,225.32 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.56x = 817,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,925.61/888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.51

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