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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.42, 1,226.92 and 557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.42, 1,226.92 and 557.78 is: 769.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.42 : 1,226.92 = 557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.42/1,226.92 = 557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.42x = 1,226.92 × 557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.42x = 684,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,351.44/889.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.44

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