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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.60, 1,227.36 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.60, 1,227.36 and 558.16 is: 770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.60 : 1,227.36 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.60/1,227.36 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.60x = 1,227.36 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.60x = 685,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,063.26/889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.08

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