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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,225.95 and 557.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,225.95 and 557.00 is: 768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,225.95 = 557.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,225.95 = 557.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,225.95 × 557.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 682,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,848.02/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.64

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