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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,223.58 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,223.58 and 555.24 is: 765.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,223.58 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,223.58 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,223.58 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 679,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,380.56/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.79

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