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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.72, 1,226.36 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.72, 1,226.36 and 539.36 is: 744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.72 : 1,226.36 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.72/1,226.36 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.72x = 1,226.36 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.72x = 661,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,449.53/888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.27

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