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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.74, 1,215.41 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.74, 1,215.41 and 507.74 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.74 : 1,215.41 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.74/1,215.41 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.74x = 1,215.41 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.74x = 617,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,103.66/880.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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