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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,223.91 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,223.91 and 555.52 is: 766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,223.91 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,223.91 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,223.91 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 679,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,906.48/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.45

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