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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.68, 1,223.20 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.68, 1,223.20 and 554.52 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.68 : 1,223.20 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.68/1,223.20 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.68x = 1,223.20 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.68x = 678,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,294.14/886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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