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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.01, 1,224.01 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.01, 1,224.01 and 514.04 is: 709.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.01 : 1,224.01 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.01/1,224.01 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.01x = 1,224.01 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.01x = 629,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,191.88/887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.34

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