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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.75, 1,227.90 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.75, 1,227.90 and 540.46 is: 745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.75 : 1,227.90 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.75/1,227.90 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.75x = 1,227.90 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.75x = 663,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,630.83/889.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.86

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