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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,225.92 and 515.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,225.92 and 515.51 is: 711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,225.92 = 515.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,225.92 = 515.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,225.92 × 515.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 631,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,968.07/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.20

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