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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,226.40 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,226.40 and 534.74 is: 737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,226.40 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,226.40 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,226.40 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 655,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,805.14/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.71

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