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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.84, 1,225.02 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.84, 1,225.02 and 538.46 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.84 : 1,225.02 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.84/1,225.02 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.84x = 1,225.02 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.84x = 659,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,624.27/887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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