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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,222.98 and 554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,222.98 and 554.36 is: 765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,222.98 = 554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,222.98 = 554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,222.98 × 554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 677,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,971.19/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.04

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