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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.61, 1,215.03 and 507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.61, 1,215.03 and 507.47 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.61 : 1,215.03 = 507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.61/1,215.03 = 507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.61x = 1,215.03 × 507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.61x = 616,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,587.10/880.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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