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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,226.94 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,226.94 and 534.84 is: 738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,226.94 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,226.94 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,226.94 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 656,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,216.59/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.08

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