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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.23, 1,227.38 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.23, 1,227.38 and 557.76 is: 769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.23 : 1,227.38 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.23/1,227.38 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.23x = 1,227.38 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.23x = 684,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,583.40/889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.86

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