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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.75, 1,225.09 and 556.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.75, 1,225.09 and 556.37 is: 767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.75 : 1,225.09 = 556.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.75/1,225.09 = 556.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.75x = 1,225.09 × 556.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.75x = 681,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,603.32/887.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.79

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