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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.07, 1,223.04 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.07, 1,223.04 and 550.14 is: 759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.07 : 1,223.04 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.07/1,223.04 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.07x = 1,223.04 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.07x = 672,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,843.23/886.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.36

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