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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.62, 1,226.02 and 534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.62, 1,226.02 and 534.49 is: 737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.62 : 1,226.02 = 534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.62/1,226.02 = 534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.62x = 1,226.02 × 534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.62x = 655,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,297.96/888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.43

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