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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.38, 1,226.02 and 515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.38, 1,226.02 and 515.36 is: 711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.38 : 1,226.02 = 515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.38/1,226.02 = 515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.38x = 1,226.02 × 515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.38x = 631,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,841.67/888.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.23

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