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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.29, 1,227.14 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.29, 1,227.14 and 557.13 is: 768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.29 : 1,227.14 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.29/1,227.14 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.29x = 1,227.14 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.29x = 683,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,673.72/889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.79

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