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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,226.39 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,226.39 and 515.97 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,226.39 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,226.39 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,226.39 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 632,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,777.87/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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