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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.35, 1,214.88 and 487.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.35, 1,214.88 and 487.37 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.35 : 1,214.88 = 487.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.35/1,214.88 = 487.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.35x = 1,214.88 × 487.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.35x = 592,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,089.99/880.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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