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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.05, 1,223.10 and 554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.05, 1,223.10 and 554.58 is: 765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.05 : 1,223.10 = 554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.05/1,223.10 = 554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.05x = 1,223.10 × 554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.05x = 678,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,306.80/886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.54

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