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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.76, 1,227.74 and 540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.76, 1,227.74 and 540.38 is: 745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.76 : 1,227.74 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.76/1,227.74 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.76x = 1,227.74 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.76x = 663,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,446.14/889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.65

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