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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.28, 1,227.12 and 557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.28, 1,227.12 and 557.66 is: 769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.28 : 1,227.12 = 557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.28/1,227.12 = 557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.28x = 1,227.12 × 557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.28x = 684,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,309.60/889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.51

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