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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.96, 1,225.33 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.96, 1,225.33 and 534.04 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.96 : 1,225.33 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.96/1,225.33 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.96x = 1,225.33 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.96x = 654,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,377.73/887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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