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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.53, 1,225.65 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.53, 1,225.65 and 556.38 is: 767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.53 : 1,225.65 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.53/1,225.65 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.53x = 1,225.65 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.53x = 681,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,927.15/888.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.48

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