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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.62, 1,227.87 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.62, 1,227.87 and 540.51 is: 746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.62 : 1,227.87 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.62/1,227.87 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.62x = 1,227.87 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.62x = 663,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,676.01/889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.02

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