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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,227.29 and 557.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,227.29 and 557.87 is: 769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,227.29 = 557.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,227.29 = 557.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,227.29 × 557.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 684,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,659.35/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.82

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