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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.61, 1,225.67 and 556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.61, 1,225.67 and 556.60 is: 768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.61 : 1,225.67 = 556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.61/1,225.67 = 556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.61x = 1,225.67 × 556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.61x = 682,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,207.92/887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.59

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