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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.31, 1,226.02 and 557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.31, 1,226.02 and 557.02 is: 768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.31 : 1,226.02 = 557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.31/1,226.02 = 557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.31x = 1,226.02 × 557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.31x = 682,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,911.53/888.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.78

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