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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.10, 1,225.11 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.10, 1,225.11 and 538.72 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.10 : 1,225.11 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.10/1,225.11 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.10x = 1,225.11 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.10x = 659,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,991.26/888.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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