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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.88, 1,227.59 and 575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.88, 1,227.59 and 575.42 is: 793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 1,227.59 = 575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/1,227.59 = 575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 1,227.59 × 575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 706,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,375.14/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.78

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