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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.45, 1,227.15 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.45, 1,227.15 and 535.48 is: 738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.45 : 1,227.15 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.45/1,227.15 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.45x = 1,227.15 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.45x = 657,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,111.21/889.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.79

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