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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.59, 1,226.34 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.59, 1,226.34 and 539.48 is: 744.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.59 : 1,226.34 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.59/1,226.34 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.59x = 1,226.34 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.59x = 661,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,579.77/888.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.53

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