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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.46, 1,224.98 and 514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.46, 1,224.98 and 514.53 is: 710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.46 : 1,224.98 = 514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.46/1,224.98 = 514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.46x = 1,224.98 × 514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.46x = 630,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,286.39/887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.21

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