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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.31, 1,227.30 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.31, 1,227.30 and 540 is: 745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.31 : 1,227.30 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.31/1,227.30 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.31x = 1,227.30 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.31x = 662,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,743.01/889.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.23

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