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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,226.01 and 538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,226.01 and 538.86 is: 743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,226.01 = 538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,226.01 = 538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,226.01 × 538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 660,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,647.75/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.82

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