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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,226.29 and 515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,226.29 and 515.64 is: 711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,226.29 = 515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,226.29 = 515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,226.29 × 515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 632,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,324.18/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.57

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