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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,225.89 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,225.89 and 556.80 is: 768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,225.89 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,225.89 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,225.89 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 682,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,575.55/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.15

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