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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,226.75 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,226.75 and 557.28 is: 769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,226.75 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,226.75 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,226.75 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 683,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,640.45/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.02

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