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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.37, 1,215.02 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.37, 1,215.02 and 507.36 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.37 : 1,215.02 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.37/1,215.02 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.37x = 1,215.02 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.37x = 616,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,450.01/880.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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