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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.78, 1,228.02 and 535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.78, 1,228.02 and 535.72 is: 739.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.78 : 1,228.02 = 535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.78/1,228.02 = 535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.78x = 1,228.02 × 535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.78x = 657,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,874.87/889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.37

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