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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.01, 1,214.41 and 506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.01, 1,214.41 and 506.98 is: 699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.01 : 1,214.41 = 506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.01/1,214.41 = 506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.01x = 1,214.41 × 506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.01x = 615,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,687.27/880.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.64

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