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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.00, 1,225.43 and 515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.00, 1,225.43 and 515.02 is: 710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.00 : 1,225.43 = 515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.00/1,225.43 = 515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.00x = 1,225.43 × 515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.00x = 631,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,117.25/888.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.71

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