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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.31, 1,214.89 and 487.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.31, 1,214.89 and 487.37 is: 672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.31 : 1,214.89 = 487.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.31/1,214.89 = 487.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.31x = 1,214.89 × 487.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.31x = 592,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,102.76/880.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.61

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