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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.06, 1,224.12 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.06, 1,224.12 and 513.80 is: 709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.06 : 1,224.12 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.06/1,224.12 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.06x = 1,224.12 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.06x = 628,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,952.86/887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.03

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