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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,224.98 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,224.98 and 555.80 is: 767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,224.98 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,224.98 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,224.98 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 680,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,843.88/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.37

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