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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.09, 1,214.50 and 487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.09, 1,214.50 and 487.12 is: 672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.09 : 1,214.50 = 487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.09/1,214.50 = 487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.09x = 1,214.50 × 487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.09x = 591,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,607.24/880.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.21

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