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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.22, 1,214.60 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.22, 1,214.60 and 487.22 is: 672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.22 : 1,214.60 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.22/1,214.60 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.22x = 1,214.60 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.22x = 591,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,772.56/880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.30

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