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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.62, 1,224.79 and 514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.62, 1,224.79 and 514.61 is: 710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.62 : 1,224.79 = 514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.62/1,224.79 = 514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.62x = 1,224.79 × 514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.62x = 630,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,290.96/887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.09

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