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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.52, 1,226.32 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.52, 1,226.32 and 515.44 is: 711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.52 : 1,226.32 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.52/1,226.32 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.52x = 1,226.32 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.52x = 632,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,094.38/888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.40

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