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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.92, 1,225.71 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.92, 1,225.71 and 556.53 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.92 : 1,225.71 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.92/1,225.71 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.92x = 1,225.71 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.92x = 682,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,146.84/887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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