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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,224.99 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,224.99 and 514.74 is: 710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,224.99 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,224.99 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,224.99 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 630,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,551.35/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.34

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