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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,227.65 and 558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,227.65 and 558.21 is: 770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,227.65 = 558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,227.65 = 558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,227.65 × 558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 685,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,286.51/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.59

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