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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.27, 1,225.78 and 556.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.27, 1,225.78 and 556.87 is: 768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.27 : 1,225.78 = 556.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.27/1,225.78 = 556.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.27x = 1,225.78 × 556.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.27x = 682,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,600.11/888.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.46

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