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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.14, 1,227 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.14, 1,227 and 535.06 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.14 : 1,227 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.14/1,227 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.14x = 1,227 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.14x = 656,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,518.62/889.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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