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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.58, 1,224.74 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.58, 1,224.74 and 514.54 is: 709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.58 : 1,224.74 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.58/1,224.74 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.58x = 1,224.74 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.58x = 630,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,175.94/887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.99

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