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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.51, 1,226.16 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.51, 1,226.16 and 515.40 is: 711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.51 : 1,226.16 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.51/1,226.16 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.51x = 1,226.16 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.51x = 631,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,962.86/888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.26

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