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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.00, 1,224.81 and 555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.00, 1,224.81 and 555.98 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.00 : 1,224.81 = 555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.00/1,224.81 = 555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.00x = 1,224.81 × 555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.00x = 680,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,963.74/887.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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