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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.99, 1,225.44 and 556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.99, 1,225.44 and 556.43 is: 767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.99 : 1,225.44 = 556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.99/1,225.44 = 556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.99x = 1,225.44 × 556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.99x = 681,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,865.45/887.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.88

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