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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.28, 1,214.74 and 507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.28, 1,214.74 and 507.27 is: 700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.28 : 1,214.74 = 507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.28/1,214.74 = 507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.28x = 1,214.74 × 507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.28x = 616,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,201.16/880.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.01

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