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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.86, 1,226.52 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.86, 1,226.52 and 534.72 is: 737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.86 : 1,226.52 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.86/1,226.52 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.86x = 1,226.52 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.86x = 655,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,844.77/888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.85

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