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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,224.44 and 514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,224.44 and 514.36 is: 709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,224.44 = 514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,224.44 = 514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,224.44 × 514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 629,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,802.96/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.85

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