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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.97, 1,228.62 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.97, 1,228.62 and 558.74 is: 771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.97 : 1,228.62 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.97/1,228.62 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.97x = 1,228.62 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.97x = 686,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,473.00/889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.35

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