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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,224.42 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,224.42 and 555.56 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,224.42 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,224.42 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,224.42 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 680,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,238.78/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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