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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.64, 1,215.32 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.64, 1,215.32 and 507.68 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.64 : 1,215.32 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.64/1,215.32 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.64x = 1,215.32 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.64x = 616,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,993.66/880.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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