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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.72, 1,224.79 and 514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.72, 1,224.79 and 514.69 is: 710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.72 : 1,224.79 = 514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.72/1,224.79 = 514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.72x = 1,224.79 × 514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.72x = 630,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,382.82/887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.11

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