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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.70, 1,226.38 and 557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.70, 1,226.38 and 557.30 is: 769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.70 : 1,226.38 = 557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.70/1,226.38 = 557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.70x = 1,226.38 × 557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.70x = 683,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,461.57/888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.06

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