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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.03, 1,223.99 and 514.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.03, 1,223.99 and 514.00 is: 709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.03 : 1,223.99 = 514.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.03/1,223.99 = 514.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.03x = 1,223.99 × 514.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.03x = 629,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,131.75/887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.26

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