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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,224.29 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,224.29 and 555.60 is: 767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,224.29 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,224.29 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,224.29 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 680,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,214.83/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.21

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