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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.04, 1,225.70 and 515.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.04, 1,225.70 and 515.22 is: 711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.04 : 1,225.70 = 515.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.04/1,225.70 = 515.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.04x = 1,225.70 × 515.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.04x = 631,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,505.15/888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.12

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