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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,227.31 and 557.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,227.31 and 557.79 is: 770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,227.31 = 557.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,227.31 = 557.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,227.31 × 557.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 684,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,581.24/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.24

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