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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.36, 1,225.86 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.36, 1,225.86 and 539.16 is: 743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.36 : 1,225.86 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.36/1,225.86 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.36x = 1,225.86 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.36x = 660,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,934.68/888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.99

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