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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.49, 1,224.77 and 514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.49, 1,224.77 and 514.61 is: 710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.49 : 1,224.77 = 514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.49/1,224.77 = 514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.49x = 1,224.77 × 514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.49x = 630,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,270.19/887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.17

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