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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.23, 1,224.25 and 509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.23, 1,224.25 and 509.16 is: 702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.23 : 1,224.25 = 509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.23/1,224.25 = 509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.23x = 1,224.25 × 509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.23x = 623,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,339.13/887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.57

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