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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,221.98 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,221.98 and 554.04 is: 764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,221.98 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,221.98 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,221.98 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 677,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,023.03/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.32

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