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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,226.34 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,226.34 and 556.98 is: 768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,226.34 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,226.34 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,226.34 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 683,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,046.85/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.68

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