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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.25, 1,227.13 and 557.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.25, 1,227.13 and 557.86 is: 769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.25 : 1,227.13 = 557.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.25/1,227.13 = 557.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.25x = 1,227.13 × 557.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.25x = 684,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,571.17/889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.83

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