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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.18, 1,227.39 and 539.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.18, 1,227.39 and 539.86 is: 745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.18 : 1,227.39 = 539.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.18/1,227.39 = 539.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.18x = 1,227.39 × 539.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.18x = 662,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,618.77/889.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.20

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