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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.22, 1,225.71 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.22, 1,225.71 and 515.13 is: 710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.22 : 1,225.71 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.22/1,225.71 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.22x = 1,225.71 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.22x = 631,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,404.29/888.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.87

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