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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.12, 1,214.54 and 487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.12, 1,214.54 and 487.15 is: 672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.12 : 1,214.54 = 487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.12/1,214.54 = 487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.12x = 1,214.54 × 487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.12x = 591,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,663.16/880.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.25

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