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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.58, 1,225.08 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.58, 1,225.08 and 538.56 is: 743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.58 : 1,225.08 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.58/1,225.08 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.58x = 1,225.08 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.58x = 659,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,779.08/887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.35

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