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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.89, 1,228.02 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.89, 1,228.02 and 558.50 is: 770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.89 : 1,228.02 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.89/1,228.02 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.89x = 1,228.02 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.89x = 685,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,843.03/889.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.71

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