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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.79, 1,227.82 and 557.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.79, 1,227.82 and 557.63 is: 769.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.79 : 1,227.82 = 557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.79/1,227.82 = 557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.79x = 1,227.82 × 557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.79x = 684,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,669.27/889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.47

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