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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.72, 1,226.57 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.72, 1,226.57 and 557.91 is: 769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.72 : 1,226.57 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.72/1,226.57 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.72x = 1,226.57 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.72x = 684,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,312.88/889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.14

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