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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.38, 1,221.83 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.38, 1,221.83 and 554.04 is: 764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.38 : 1,221.83 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.38/1,221.83 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.38x = 1,221.83 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.38x = 676,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,945.12/885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.58

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