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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.02, 1,224.09 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.02, 1,224.09 and 514.02 is: 709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.02 : 1,224.09 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.02/1,224.09 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.02x = 1,224.09 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.02x = 629,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,206.74/887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.35

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