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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.84, 1,226.27 and 557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.84, 1,226.27 and 557.48 is: 769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.84 : 1,226.27 = 557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.84/1,226.27 = 557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.84x = 1,226.27 × 557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.84x = 683,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,625.46/888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.12

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