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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,224.48 and 555.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,224.48 and 555.67 is: 767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,224.48 = 555.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,224.48 = 555.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,224.48 × 555.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 680,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,406.80/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.12

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