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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.70, 1,226.55 and 539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.70, 1,226.55 and 539.56 is: 744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.70 : 1,226.55 = 539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.70/1,226.55 = 539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.70x = 1,226.55 × 539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.70x = 661,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,797.32/888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.68

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