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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.57, 1,225.89 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.57, 1,225.89 and 556.86 is: 768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.57 : 1,225.89 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.57/1,225.89 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.57x = 1,225.89 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.57x = 682,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,649.11/888.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.26

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