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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,224.42 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,224.42 and 514.28 is: 709.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,224.42 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,224.42 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,224.42 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 629,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,688.60/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.68

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