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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,221.78 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,221.78 and 553.64 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,221.78 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,221.78 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,221.78 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 676,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,426.28/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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