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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.62, 1,225.79 and 557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.62, 1,225.79 and 557.16 is: 768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.62 : 1,225.79 = 557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.62/1,225.79 = 557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.62x = 1,225.79 × 557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.62x = 682,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,958.37/888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.56

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