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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.69, 1,222.95 and 554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.69, 1,222.95 and 554.70 is: 765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.69 : 1,222.95 = 554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.69/1,222.95 = 554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.69x = 1,222.95 × 554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.69x = 678,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,370.37/885.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.92

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