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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,223.07 and 554.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,223.07 and 554.31 is: 765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,223.07 = 554.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,223.07 = 554.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,223.07 × 554.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 677,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,959.93/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.07

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