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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.72, 1,224.99 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.72, 1,224.99 and 514.80 is: 710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.72 : 1,224.99 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.72/1,224.99 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.72x = 1,224.99 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.72x = 630,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,624.85/887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.39

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