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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.18, 1,223.51 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.18, 1,223.51 and 555.64 is: 766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.18 : 1,223.51 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.18/1,223.51 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.18x = 1,223.51 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.18x = 679,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,829.43/887.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.28

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