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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.81, 1,215.54 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.81, 1,215.54 and 507.90 is: 700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.81 : 1,215.54 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.81/1,215.54 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.81x = 1,215.54 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.81x = 617,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,377.32/880.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.92

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