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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.67, 1,227.31 and 557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.67, 1,227.31 and 557.93 is: 769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.67 : 1,227.31 = 557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.67/1,227.31 = 557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.67x = 1,227.31 × 557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.67x = 684,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,748.33/889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.67

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