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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.18, 1,214.75 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.18, 1,214.75 and 507.28 is: 700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.18 : 1,214.75 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.18/1,214.75 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.18x = 1,214.75 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.18x = 616,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,218.38/880.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.10

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