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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.65, 1,214.89 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.65, 1,214.89 and 507.48 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.65 : 1,214.89 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.65/1,214.89 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.65x = 1,214.89 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.65x = 616,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,532.38/880.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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