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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,225.32 and 556.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,225.32 and 556.35 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,225.32 = 556.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,225.32 = 556.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,225.32 × 556.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 681,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,706.78/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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