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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.97, 1,226.77 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.97, 1,226.77 and 516.16 is: 712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.97 : 1,226.77 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.97/1,226.77 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.97x = 1,226.77 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.97x = 633,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,209.60/888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.30

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