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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.35, 1,225.40 and 556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.35, 1,225.40 and 556.20 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.35 : 1,225.40 = 556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.35/1,225.40 = 556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.35x = 1,225.40 × 556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.35x = 681,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,567.48/888.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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