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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,224.72 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,224.72 and 538.56 is: 742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,224.72 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,224.72 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,224.72 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 659,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,585.20/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.98

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