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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,226.42 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,226.42 and 539.32 is: 744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,226.42 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,226.42 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,226.42 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 661,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,432.83/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.32

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