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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.10, 1,225.90 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.10, 1,225.90 and 515.25 is: 711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.10 : 1,225.90 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.10/1,225.90 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.10x = 1,225.90 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.10x = 631,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,644.98/888.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.23

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