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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,226.19 and 534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,226.19 and 534.19 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,226.19 = 534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,226.19 = 534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,226.19 × 534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 655,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,018.44/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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