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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.55, 1,226.21 and 515.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.55, 1,226.21 and 515.75 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.55 : 1,226.21 = 515.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.55/1,226.21 = 515.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.55x = 1,226.21 × 515.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.55x = 632,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,416.00/888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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