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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.78, 1,224.62 and 555.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.78, 1,224.62 and 555.63 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.78 : 1,224.62 = 555.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.78/1,224.62 = 555.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.78x = 1,224.62 × 555.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.78x = 680,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,430.32/887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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