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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.42, 1,222.31 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.42, 1,222.31 and 554.03 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.42 : 1,222.31 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.42/1,222.31 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.42x = 1,222.31 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.42x = 677,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,187.53/885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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