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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.67, 1,224.14 and 555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.67, 1,224.14 and 555.55 is: 766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.67 : 1,224.14 = 555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.67/1,224.14 = 555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.67x = 1,224.14 × 555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.67x = 680,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,070.98/886.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.99

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