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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,225.74 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,225.74 and 510.17 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,225.74 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,225.74 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,225.74 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 625,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,335.78/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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