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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.23, 1,214.62 and 487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.23, 1,214.62 and 487.15 is: 672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.23 : 1,214.62 = 487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.23/1,214.62 = 487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.23x = 1,214.62 × 487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.23x = 591,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,702.13/880.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.21

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