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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,227.56 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,227.56 and 540 is: 745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,227.56 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,227.56 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,227.56 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 662,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,879.70/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.21

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