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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.63, 1,224.91 and 514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.63, 1,224.91 and 514.64 is: 710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.63 : 1,224.91 = 514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.63/1,224.91 = 514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.63x = 1,224.91 × 514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.63x = 630,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,394.45/887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.20

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