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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.09, 1,225.65 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.09, 1,225.65 and 556.53 is: 768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.09 : 1,225.65 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.09/1,225.65 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.09x = 1,225.65 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.09x = 682,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,110.99/888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.07

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