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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,222.87 and 554.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,222.87 and 554.51 is: 765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,222.87 = 554.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,222.87 = 554.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,222.87 × 554.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 678,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,087.53/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.24

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