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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.11, 1,225.58 and 515.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.11, 1,225.58 and 515.15 is: 710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.11 : 1,225.58 = 515.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.11/1,225.58 = 515.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.11x = 1,225.58 × 515.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.11x = 631,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,348.83/888.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.89

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