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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.10, 1,214.39 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.10, 1,214.39 and 507.06 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.10 : 1,214.39 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.10/1,214.39 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.10x = 1,214.39 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.10x = 615,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,769.86/880.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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