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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.77, 1,215.06 and 507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.77, 1,215.06 and 507.61 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.77 : 1,215.06 = 507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.77/1,215.06 = 507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.77x = 1,215.06 × 507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.77x = 616,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,776.61/880.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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