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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.39, 1,214.93 and 487.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.39, 1,214.93 and 487.43 is: 672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.39 : 1,214.93 = 487.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.39/1,214.93 = 487.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.39x = 1,214.93 × 487.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.39x = 592,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,188.47/880.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.65

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