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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,225.36 and 534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,225.36 and 534.02 is: 736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,225.36 = 534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,225.36 = 534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,225.36 × 534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 654,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,366.75/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.68

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