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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,226.34 and 515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,226.34 and 515.74 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,226.34 = 515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,226.34 = 515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,226.34 × 515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 632,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,472.59/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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