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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.21, 1,329.35 and 539.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.21, 1,329.35 and 539.49 is: 808.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.21 : 1,329.35 = 539.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.21/1,329.35 = 539.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.21x = 1,329.35 × 539.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.21x = 717,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,165.84/887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.34

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