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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.79, 1,215.49 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.79, 1,215.49 and 507.77 is: 700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.79 : 1,215.49 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.79/1,215.49 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.79x = 1,215.49 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.79x = 617,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,182.20/880.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.72

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