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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,226.00 and 515.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,226.00 and 515.39 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,226.00 = 515.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,226.00 = 515.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,226.00 × 515.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 631,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,863.30/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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