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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,225.80 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,225.80 and 539.04 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,225.80 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,225.80 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,225.80 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 660,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,755.23/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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