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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.67, 1,222.76 and 554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.67, 1,222.76 and 554.55 is: 765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.67 : 1,222.76 = 554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.67/1,222.76 = 554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.67x = 1,222.76 × 554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.67x = 678,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,081.56/885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.61

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