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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,214.62 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,214.62 and 487.20 is: 672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,214.62 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,214.62 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,214.62 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 591,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,762.86/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.35

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