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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.08, 1,214.52 and 487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.08, 1,214.52 and 487.11 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.08 : 1,214.52 = 487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.08/1,214.52 = 487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.08x = 1,214.52 × 487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.08x = 591,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,604.84/880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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