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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,226.00 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,226.00 and 556.94 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,226.00 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,226.00 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,226.00 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 682,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,812.90/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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