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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.20, 1,224.24 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.20, 1,224.24 and 514.28 is: 709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.20 : 1,224.24 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.20/1,224.24 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.20x = 1,224.24 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.20x = 629,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,602.15/887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.65

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