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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,224.41 and 555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,224.41 and 555.88 is: 766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,224.41 = 555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,224.41 = 555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,224.41 × 555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 680,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,625.03/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.57

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