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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,215.35 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,215.35 and 507.69 is: 700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,215.35 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,215.35 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,215.35 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 617,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,018.50/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.75

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