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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.46, 1,225.77 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.46, 1,225.77 and 515.32 is: 710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.46 : 1,225.77 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.46/1,225.77 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.46x = 1,225.77 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.46x = 631,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,663.80/888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.96

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