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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.96, 1,227.18 and 557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.96, 1,227.18 and 557.98 is: 769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.96 : 1,227.18 = 557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.96/1,227.18 = 557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.96x = 1,227.18 × 557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.96x = 684,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,741.90/889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.41

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