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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.43, 1,224.68 and 514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.43, 1,224.68 and 514.53 is: 710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.43 : 1,224.68 = 514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.43/1,224.68 = 514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.43x = 1,224.68 × 514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.43x = 630,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,132.03/887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.06

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