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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.75, 1,226.21 and 557.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.75, 1,226.21 and 557.51 is: 769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.75 : 1,226.21 = 557.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.75/1,226.21 = 557.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.75x = 1,226.21 × 557.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.75x = 683,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,615.42/888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.19

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