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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,224.83 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,224.83 and 555.90 is: 767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,224.83 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,224.83 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,224.83 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 680,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,885.74/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.38

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