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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.41, 1,214.66 and 512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.41, 1,214.66 and 512.41 is: 706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.41 : 1,214.66 = 512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.41/1,214.66 = 512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.41x = 1,214.66 × 512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.41x = 622,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,403.93/880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.95

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