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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.64, 1,215.18 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.64, 1,215.18 and 507.63 is: 700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.64 : 1,215.18 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.64/1,215.18 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.64x = 1,215.18 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.64x = 616,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,866.38/880.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.48

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