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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.53, 1,226.10 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.53, 1,226.10 and 534.51 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.53 : 1,226.10 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.53/1,226.10 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.53x = 1,226.10 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.53x = 655,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,362.71/888.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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