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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.25, 1,214.85 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.25, 1,214.85 and 507.35 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.25 : 1,214.85 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.25/1,214.85 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.25x = 1,214.85 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.25x = 616,348.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,348.07/880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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