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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,214.61 and 507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,214.61 and 507.26 is: 700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,214.61 = 507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,214.61 = 507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,214.61 × 507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 616,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,117.00/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.12

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