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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.97, 1,226.85 and 516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.97, 1,226.85 and 516.07 is: 712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.97 : 1,226.85 = 516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.97/1,226.85 = 516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.97x = 1,226.85 × 516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.97x = 633,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,140.48/888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.22

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