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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.69, 1,228.07 and 540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.69, 1,228.07 and 540.38 is: 745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.69 : 1,228.07 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.69/1,228.07 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.69x = 1,228.07 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.69x = 663,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,619.68/889.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.90

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