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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.35, 1,226.93 and 539.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.35, 1,226.93 and 539.43 is: 744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.35 : 1,226.93 = 539.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.35/1,226.93 = 539.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.35x = 1,226.93 × 539.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.35x = 661,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,842.85/889.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.19

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