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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.78, 1,223.49 and 555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.78, 1,223.49 and 555.09 is: 765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.78 : 1,223.49 = 555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.78/1,223.49 = 555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.78x = 1,223.49 × 555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.78x = 679,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,147.06/886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.86

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