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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.08, 1,225.64 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.08, 1,225.64 and 538.80 is: 743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.08 : 1,225.64 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.08/1,225.64 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.08x = 1,225.64 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.08x = 660,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,374.83/888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.60

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