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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,226 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,226 and 539.36 is: 744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,226 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,226 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,226 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 661,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,255.36/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.12

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