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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.85, 1,226.61 and 515.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.85, 1,226.61 and 515.91 is: 711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.85 : 1,226.61 = 515.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.85/1,226.61 = 515.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.85x = 1,226.61 × 515.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.85x = 632,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,820.37/888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.95

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