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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.46, 1,224.39 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.46, 1,224.39 and 514.32 is: 709.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.46 : 1,224.39 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.46/1,224.39 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.46x = 1,224.39 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.46x = 629,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,728.26/887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.58

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