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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.36, 1,214.86 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.36, 1,214.86 and 487.35 is: 672.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.36 : 1,214.86 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.36/1,214.86 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.36x = 1,214.86 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.36x = 592,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,062.02/880.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.52

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