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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.80, 1,215.63 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.80, 1,215.63 and 507.78 is: 700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.80 : 1,215.63 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.80/1,215.63 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.80x = 1,215.63 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.80x = 617,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,272.60/880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.81

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