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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.14, 1,224.27 and 514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.14, 1,224.27 and 514.15 is: 709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.14 : 1,224.27 = 514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.14/1,224.27 = 514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.14x = 1,224.27 × 514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.14x = 629,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,458.42/887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.54

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