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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.94, 1,225.40 and 515.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.94, 1,225.40 and 515.00 is: 710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.94 : 1,225.40 = 515.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.94/1,225.40 = 515.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.94x = 1,225.40 × 515.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.94x = 631,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,081.49/887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.73

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