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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.67, 1,227.96 and 557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.67, 1,227.96 and 557.88 is: 770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.67 : 1,227.96 = 557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.67/1,227.96 = 557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.67x = 1,227.96 × 557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.67x = 685,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,054.32/889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.01

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