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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.95, 1,226.37 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.95, 1,226.37 and 534.78 is: 737.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.95 : 1,226.37 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.95/1,226.37 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.95x = 1,226.37 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.95x = 655,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,840.15/888.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.77

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