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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.92, 1,225.52 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.92, 1,225.52 and 538.52 is: 743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.92 : 1,225.52 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.92/1,225.52 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.92x = 1,225.52 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.92x = 659,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,967.03/887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.27

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