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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,222.94 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,222.94 and 554.73 is: 765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,222.94 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,222.94 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,222.94 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 678,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,401.51/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.67

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