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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,226.36 and 515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,226.36 and 515.54 is: 711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,226.36 = 515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,226.36 = 515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,226.36 × 515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 632,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,237.63/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.47

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