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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.85, 1,224.08 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.85, 1,224.08 and 550.96 is: 760.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.85 : 1,224.08 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.85/1,224.08 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.85x = 1,224.08 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.85x = 674,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,419.12/886.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.47

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