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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,223.33 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,223.33 and 554.61 is: 765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,223.33 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,223.33 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,223.33 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 678,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,468.28/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.39

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