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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,225.64 and 515.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,225.64 and 515.26 is: 710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,225.64 = 515.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,225.64 = 515.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,225.64 × 515.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 631,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,523.27/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.97

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