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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,225.94 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,225.94 and 539.46 is: 744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,225.94 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,225.94 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,225.94 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 661,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,342.90/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.62

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