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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.75, 1,225.98 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.75, 1,225.98 and 557.06 is: 768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.75 : 1,225.98 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.75/1,225.98 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.75x = 1,225.98 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.75x = 682,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,938.29/888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.43

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