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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.75, 1,226.59 and 539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.75, 1,226.59 and 539.44 is: 744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.75 : 1,226.59 = 539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.75/1,226.59 = 539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.75x = 1,226.59 × 539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.75x = 661,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,667.29/888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.49

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