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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.54, 1,224.66 and 551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.54, 1,224.66 and 551.78 is: 761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.54 : 1,224.66 = 551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.54/1,224.66 = 551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.54x = 1,224.66 × 551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.54x = 675,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,742.89/887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.37

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