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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.10, 1,223.82 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.10, 1,223.82 and 555.30 is: 766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.10 : 1,223.82 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.10/1,223.82 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.10x = 1,223.82 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.10x = 679,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,587.25/887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.08

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