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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,225.08 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,225.08 and 556.24 is: 767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,225.08 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,225.08 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,225.08 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 681,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,438.50/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.94

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