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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,226.94 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,226.94 and 535.01 is: 738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,226.94 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,226.94 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,226.94 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 656,419.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,419.03/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.35

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