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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,224.15 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,224.15 and 555.60 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,224.15 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,224.15 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,224.15 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 680,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,137.74/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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