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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.07, 1,224.42 and 551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.07, 1,224.42 and 551.14 is: 760.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.07 : 1,224.42 = 551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.07/1,224.42 = 551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.07x = 1,224.42 × 551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.07x = 674,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,826.84/887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.74

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