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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.76, 1,226.58 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.76, 1,226.58 and 557.44 is: 769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.76 : 1,226.58 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.76/1,226.58 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.76x = 1,226.58 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.76x = 683,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,744.76/888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.32

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