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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,224.48 and 514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,224.48 and 514.34 is: 709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,224.48 = 514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,224.48 = 514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,224.48 × 514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 629,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,799.04/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.81

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