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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.07, 1,226.77 and 534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.07, 1,226.77 and 534.91 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.07 : 1,226.77 = 534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.07/1,226.77 = 534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.07x = 1,226.77 × 534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.07x = 656,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,211.54/889.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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