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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.58, 1,224.89 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.58, 1,224.89 and 514.55 is: 710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.58 : 1,224.89 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.58/1,224.89 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.58x = 1,224.89 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.58x = 630,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,271.50/887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.10

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