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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.29, 1,227.02 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.29, 1,227.02 and 539.91 is: 744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.29 : 1,227.02 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.29/1,227.02 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.29x = 1,227.02 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.29x = 662,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,477.67/889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.95

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