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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,224.64 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,224.64 and 509.40 is: 702.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,224.64 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,224.64 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,224.64 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 623,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,831.62/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.89

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