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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,226.30 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,226.30 and 539.31 is: 744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,226.30 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,226.30 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,226.30 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 661,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,355.85/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.24

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