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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.36, 1,222.18 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.36, 1,222.18 and 553.71 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.36 : 1,222.18 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.36/1,222.18 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.36x = 1,222.18 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.36x = 676,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,736.49/885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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