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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.58, 1,226.37 and 715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.58, 1,226.37 and 715.24 is: 987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.58 : 1,226.37 = 715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.58/1,226.37 = 715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.58x = 1,226.37 × 715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.58x = 877,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,148.88/888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.14

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