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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,225.96 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,225.96 and 539.20 is: 744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,225.96 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,225.96 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,225.96 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 661,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,037.63/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.14

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