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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.80, 1,215.70 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.80, 1,215.70 and 507.80 is: 700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.80 : 1,215.70 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.80/1,215.70 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.80x = 1,215.70 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.80x = 617,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,332.46/880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.88

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