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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.63, 1,225.53 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.63, 1,225.53 and 538.92 is: 744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.63 : 1,225.53 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.63/1,225.53 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.63x = 1,225.53 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.63x = 660,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,462.63/887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.08

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