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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.23, 1,225.75 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.23, 1,225.75 and 515.42 is: 711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.23 : 1,225.75 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.23/1,225.75 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.23x = 1,225.75 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.23x = 631,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,777.84/888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.28

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