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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,214.76 and 507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,214.76 and 507.30 is: 700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,214.76 = 507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,214.76 = 507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,214.76 × 507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 616,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,247.75/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.12

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