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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.26, 1,227.19 and 539.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.26, 1,227.19 and 539.98 is: 745.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.26 : 1,227.19 = 539.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.26/1,227.19 = 539.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.26x = 1,227.19 × 539.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.26x = 662,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,658.06/889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.18

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