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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.29, 1,226.73 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.29, 1,226.73 and 557.10 is: 768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.29 : 1,226.73 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.29/1,226.73 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.29x = 1,226.73 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.29x = 683,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,411.28/889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.49

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