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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.84, 1,225.14 and 514.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.84, 1,225.14 and 514.79 is: 710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.84 : 1,225.14 = 514.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.84/1,225.14 = 514.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.84x = 1,225.14 × 514.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.84x = 630,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,683.69/887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.36

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