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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,225.13 and 514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,225.13 and 514.86 is: 710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,225.13 = 514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,225.13 = 514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,225.13 × 514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 630,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,763.26/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.34

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