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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,225.50 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,225.50 and 514.80 is: 710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,225.50 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,225.50 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,225.50 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 630,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,887.40/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.41

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