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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.49, 1,214.96 and 507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.49, 1,214.96 and 507.34 is: 700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.49 : 1,214.96 = 507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.49/1,214.96 = 507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.49x = 1,214.96 × 507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.49x = 616,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,389.19/880.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.05

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