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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,223.18 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,223.18 and 550.37 is: 759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,223.18 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,223.18 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,223.18 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 673,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,195.46/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.28

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