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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,224.92 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,224.92 and 556.25 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,224.92 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,224.92 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,224.92 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 681,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,353.89/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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