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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.61, 1,222.18 and 554.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.61, 1,222.18 and 554.00 is: 764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.61 : 1,222.18 = 554.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.61/1,222.18 = 554.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.61x = 1,222.18 × 554.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.61x = 677,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,089.39/885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.55

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