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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.61, 1,228.43 and 558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.61, 1,228.43 and 558.60 is: 771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.61 : 1,228.43 = 558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.61/1,228.43 = 558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.61x = 1,228.43 × 558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.61x = 686,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,198.21/889.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.35

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