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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.17, 1,227.28 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.17, 1,227.28 and 540.15 is: 745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.17 : 1,227.28 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.17/1,227.28 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.17x = 1,227.28 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.17x = 662,919.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,919.89/889.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.55

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