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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.84, 1,225.60 and 556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.84, 1,225.60 and 556.20 is: 767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.84 : 1,225.60 = 556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.84/1,225.60 = 556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.84x = 1,225.60 × 556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.84x = 681,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,678.37/887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.79

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