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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.73, 1,228.60 and 558.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.73, 1,228.60 and 558.73 is: 771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.73 : 1,228.60 = 558.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.73/1,228.60 = 558.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.73x = 1,228.60 × 558.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.73x = 686,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,455.68/889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.53

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