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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,226.35 and 557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,226.35 and 557.38 is: 768.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,226.35 = 557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,226.35 = 557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,226.35 × 557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 683,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,542.96/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.87

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