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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.88, 1,228.26 and 540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.88, 1,228.26 and 540.50 is: 746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 1,228.26 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/1,228.26 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 1,228.26 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 663,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,874.53/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.03

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