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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.33, 1,225.82 and 515.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.33, 1,225.82 and 515.19 is: 710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.33 : 1,225.82 = 515.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.33/1,225.82 = 515.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.33x = 1,225.82 × 515.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.33x = 631,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,531.49/888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.92

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