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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.84, 1,227.78 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.84, 1,227.78 and 540.46 is: 745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.84 : 1,227.78 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.84/1,227.78 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.84x = 1,227.78 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.84x = 663,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,565.98/889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.71

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