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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.33, 1,224.50 and 514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.33, 1,224.50 and 514.30 is: 709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.33 : 1,224.50 = 514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.33/1,224.50 = 514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.33x = 1,224.50 × 514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.33x = 629,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,754.23/887.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.72

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