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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,214.88 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,214.88 and 487.36 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,214.88 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,214.88 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,214.88 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 592,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,083.92/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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