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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.69, 1,221.93 and 553.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.69, 1,221.93 and 553.99 is: 764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.69 : 1,221.93 = 553.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.69/1,221.93 = 553.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.69x = 1,221.93 × 553.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.69x = 676,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,937.00/885.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.30

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