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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,329.03 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,329.03 and 539.46 is: 808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,329.03 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,329.03 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,329.03 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 716,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,958.52/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.10

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