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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.08, 1,214.46 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.08, 1,214.46 and 507.09 is: 699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.08 : 1,214.46 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.08/1,214.46 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.08x = 1,214.46 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.08x = 615,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,840.52/880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.76

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