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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.43, 1,215 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.43, 1,215 and 507.51 is: 700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.43 : 1,215 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.43/1,215 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.43x = 1,215 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.43x = 616,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,624.65/880.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.37

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