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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.78, 1,331.46 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.78, 1,331.46 and 558.72 is: 837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.78 : 1,331.46 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.78/1,331.46 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.78x = 1,331.46 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.78x = 743,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,913.33/888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.01

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