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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.03, 1,225.40 and 538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.03, 1,225.40 and 538.11 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.03 : 1,225.40 = 538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.03/1,225.40 = 538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.03x = 1,225.40 × 538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.03x = 659,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,397.30/888.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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