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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.88, 1,215.64 and 487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.88, 1,215.64 and 487.89 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.88 : 1,215.64 = 487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.88/1,215.64 = 487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.88x = 1,215.64 × 487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.88x = 593,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,099.21/880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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