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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.51, 1,214.97 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.51, 1,214.97 and 487.52 is: 672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.51 : 1,214.97 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.51/1,214.97 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.51x = 1,214.97 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.51x = 592,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,322.17/880.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.70

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