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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.42, 1,226.06 and 534.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.42, 1,226.06 and 534.41 is: 737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.42 : 1,226.06 = 534.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.42/1,226.06 = 534.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.42x = 1,226.06 × 534.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.42x = 655,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,209.92/888.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.50

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