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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.13, 1,223.94 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.13, 1,223.94 and 555.75 is: 766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.13 : 1,223.94 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.13/1,223.94 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.13x = 1,223.94 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.13x = 680,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,204.66/887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.75

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