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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.95, 1,224.41 and 555.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.95, 1,224.41 and 555.99 is: 766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.95 : 1,224.41 = 555.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.95/1,224.41 = 555.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.95x = 1,224.41 × 555.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.95x = 680,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,759.72/887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.66

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