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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.92, 1,224.85 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.92, 1,224.85 and 556.28 is: 767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.92 : 1,224.85 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.92/1,224.85 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.92x = 1,224.85 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.92x = 681,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,359.56/887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.37

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