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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.89, 1,226.52 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.89, 1,226.52 and 515.88 is: 711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.89 : 1,226.52 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.89/1,226.52 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.89x = 1,226.52 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.89x = 632,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,737.14/888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.83

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