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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.78, 1,226.37 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.78, 1,226.37 and 515.70 is: 711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.78 : 1,226.37 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.78/1,226.37 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.78x = 1,226.37 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.78x = 632,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,440.94/888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.58

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