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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,334.19 and 541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,334.19 and 541.70 is: 813.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,334.19 = 541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,334.19 = 541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,334.19 × 541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 722,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,730.72/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.70

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