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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.06, 1,222.91 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.06, 1,222.91 and 554.50 is: 765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.06 : 1,222.91 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.06/1,222.91 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.06x = 1,222.91 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.06x = 678,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,103.60/886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.30

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