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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.24, 1,225.50 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.24, 1,225.50 and 515.20 is: 710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.24 : 1,225.50 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.24/1,225.50 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.24x = 1,225.50 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.24x = 631,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,377.60/888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.82

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