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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.24, 1,214.85 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.24, 1,214.85 and 507.28 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.24 : 1,214.85 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.24/1,214.85 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.24x = 1,214.85 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.24x = 616,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,269.11/880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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