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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,227.08 and 557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,227.08 and 557.73 is: 769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,227.08 = 557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,227.08 = 557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,227.08 × 557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 684,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,379.33/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.81

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