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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.44, 1,224.79 and 509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.44, 1,224.79 and 509.48 is: 703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.44 : 1,224.79 = 509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.44/1,224.79 = 509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.44x = 1,224.79 × 509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.44x = 624,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,000.40/887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.15

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