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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.16, 1,214.89 and 507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.16, 1,214.89 and 507.39 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.16 : 1,214.89 = 507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.16/1,214.89 = 507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.16x = 1,214.89 × 507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.16x = 616,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,422.47/880.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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