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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.48, 1,224.62 and 514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.48, 1,224.62 and 514.58 is: 710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.48 : 1,224.62 = 514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.48/1,224.62 = 514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.48x = 1,224.62 × 514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.48x = 630,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,158.19/887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.05

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