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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,226.05 and 515.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,226.05 and 515.39 is: 711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,226.05 = 515.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,226.05 = 515.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,226.05 × 515.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 631,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,893.91/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.28

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