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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.18, 1,227.41 and 557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.18, 1,227.41 and 557.68 is: 769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.18 : 1,227.41 = 557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.18/1,227.41 = 557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.18x = 1,227.41 × 557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.18x = 684,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,502.01/889.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.81

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