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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,225.89 and 515.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,225.89 and 515.37 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,225.89 = 515.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,225.89 = 515.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,225.89 × 515.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 631,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,784.35/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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