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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.64, 1,227.38 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.64, 1,227.38 and 540.36 is: 745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.64 : 1,227.38 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.64/1,227.38 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.64x = 1,227.38 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.64x = 663,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,227.06/889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.50

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