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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.71, 1,226.27 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.71, 1,226.27 and 534.54 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.71 : 1,226.27 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.71/1,226.27 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.71x = 1,226.27 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.71x = 655,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,490.37/888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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