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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.56, 1,226.97 and 557.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.56, 1,226.97 and 557.85 is: 769.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.56 : 1,226.97 = 557.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.56/1,226.97 = 557.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.56x = 1,226.97 × 557.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.56x = 684,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,465.21/889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.44

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