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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.90, 1,221.59 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.90, 1,221.59 and 554.24 is: 764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.90 : 1,221.59 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.90/1,221.59 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.90x = 1,221.59 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.90x = 677,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,045.16/885.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.25

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