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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,226.32 and 534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,226.32 and 534.56 is: 737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,226.32 = 534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,226.32 = 534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,226.32 × 534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 655,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,541.62/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.70

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