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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,214.54 and 506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,214.54 and 506.86 is: 699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,214.54 = 506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,214.54 = 506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,214.54 × 506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 615,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,601.74/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.44

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