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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.59, 1,227.72 and 558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.59, 1,227.72 and 558.03 is: 770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.59 : 1,227.72 = 558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.59/1,227.72 = 558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.59x = 1,227.72 × 558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.59x = 685,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,098.45/889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.13

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