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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,226.36 and 557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,226.36 and 557.24 is: 768.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,226.36 = 557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,226.36 = 557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,226.36 × 557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 683,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,374.06/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.87

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