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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.50, 1,225.83 and 556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.50, 1,225.83 and 556.81 is: 768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.50 : 1,225.83 = 556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.50/1,225.83 = 556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.50x = 1,225.83 × 556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.50x = 682,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,554.40/888.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.21

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