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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.61, 1,225.96 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.61, 1,225.96 and 534.55 is: 737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.61 : 1,225.96 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.61/1,225.96 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.61x = 1,225.96 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.61x = 655,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,336.92/888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.49

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