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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.43, 1,224.32 and 514.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.43, 1,224.32 and 514.47 is: 709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.43 : 1,224.32 = 514.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.43/1,224.32 = 514.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.43x = 1,224.32 × 514.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.43x = 629,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,873.34/887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.77

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