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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.70, 1,225.02 and 514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.70, 1,225.02 and 514.75 is: 710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.70 : 1,225.02 = 514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.70/1,225.02 = 514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.70x = 1,225.02 × 514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.70x = 630,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,575.98/887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.35

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