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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,215.13 and 507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,215.13 and 507.55 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,215.13 = 507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,215.13 = 507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,215.13 × 507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 616,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,739.23/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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