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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.09, 1,222.95 and 554.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.09, 1,222.95 and 554.53 is: 765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.09 : 1,222.95 = 554.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.09/1,222.95 = 554.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.09x = 1,222.95 × 554.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.09x = 678,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,162.46/886.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.34

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