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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.70, 1,215.35 and 507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.70, 1,215.35 and 507.67 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.70 : 1,215.35 = 507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.70/1,215.35 = 507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.70x = 1,215.35 × 507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.70x = 616,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,993.06/880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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