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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.87, 1,226.64 and 516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.87, 1,226.64 and 516.07 is: 712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.87 : 1,226.64 = 516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.87/1,226.64 = 516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.87x = 1,226.64 × 516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.87x = 633,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,035.57/888.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.18

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