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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.49, 1,225.96 and 534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.49, 1,225.96 and 534.39 is: 737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.49 : 1,225.96 = 534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.49/1,225.96 = 534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.49x = 1,225.96 × 534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.49x = 655,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,140.76/888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.36

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