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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.55, 1,215.03 and 502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.55, 1,215.03 and 502.38 is: 693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.55 : 1,215.03 = 502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.55/1,215.03 = 502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.55x = 1,215.03 × 502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.55x = 610,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,398.18/880.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.20

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