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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.74, 1,228.47 and 558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.74, 1,228.47 and 558.30 is: 770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.74 : 1,228.47 = 558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.74/1,228.47 = 558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.74x = 1,228.47 × 558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.74x = 685,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,854.80/889.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.85

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