Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,224.75 and 519.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,224.75 and 519.50 is: 716.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887.50 : 1,224.75 = 519.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887.50/1,224.75 = 519.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887.50x = 1,224.75 × 519.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887.50x = 636,257.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,257.63/887.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716.91
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