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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.35, 1,224.46 and 514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.35, 1,224.46 and 514.21 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.35 : 1,224.46 = 514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.35/1,224.46 = 514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.35x = 1,224.46 × 514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.35x = 629,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,627.16/887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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