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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,225.71 and 515.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,225.71 and 515.21 is: 710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,225.71 = 515.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,225.71 = 515.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,225.71 × 515.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 631,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,491.92/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.79

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