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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.69, 1,215.62 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.69, 1,215.62 and 507.92 is: 701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.69 : 1,215.62 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.69/1,215.62 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.69x = 1,215.62 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.69x = 617,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,431.00/880.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.08

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