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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,224.48 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,224.48 and 514.24 is: 709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,224.48 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,224.48 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,224.48 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 629,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,676.60/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.70

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