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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.94, 1,225.35 and 538.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.94, 1,225.35 and 538.63 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.94 : 1,225.35 = 538.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.94/1,225.35 = 538.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.94x = 1,225.35 × 538.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.94x = 660,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,010.27/887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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