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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.85, 1,225.26 and 514.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.85, 1,225.26 and 514.93 is: 710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.85 : 1,225.26 = 514.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.85/1,225.26 = 514.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.85x = 1,225.26 × 514.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.85x = 630,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,923.13/887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.62

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