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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.52, 1,225.56 and 538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.52, 1,225.56 and 538.96 is: 743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.52 : 1,225.56 = 538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.52/1,225.56 = 538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.52x = 1,225.56 × 538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.52x = 660,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,527.82/888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.40

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