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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.12, 1,222.40 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.12, 1,222.40 and 554 is: 764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.12 : 1,222.40 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.12/1,222.40 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.12x = 1,222.40 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.12x = 677,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,209.60/886.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.24

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