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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.82, 1,225.14 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.82, 1,225.14 and 514.74 is: 710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.82 : 1,225.14 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.82/1,225.14 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.82x = 1,225.14 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.82x = 630,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,628.56/887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.31

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