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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.79, 1,215.34 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.79, 1,215.34 and 507.74 is: 700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.79 : 1,215.34 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.79/1,215.34 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.79x = 1,215.34 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.79x = 617,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,069.39/880.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.59

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