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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.29, 1,224.45 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.29, 1,224.45 and 514.26 is: 709.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.29 : 1,224.45 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.29/1,224.45 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.29x = 1,224.45 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.29x = 629,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,685.66/887.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.67

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