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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,224.80 and 556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,224.80 and 556.17 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,224.80 = 556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,224.80 = 556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,224.80 × 556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 681,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,194.86/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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