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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,223.16 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,223.16 and 554.64 is: 765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,223.16 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,223.16 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,223.16 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 678,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,413.46/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.67

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