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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.32, 1,224.53 and 514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.32, 1,224.53 and 514.33 is: 709.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.32 : 1,224.53 = 514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.32/1,224.53 = 514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.32x = 1,224.53 × 514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.32x = 629,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,812.51/887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.79

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