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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.93, 1,215.63 and 487.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.93, 1,215.63 and 487.93 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.93 : 1,215.63 = 487.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.93/1,215.63 = 487.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.93x = 1,215.63 × 487.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.93x = 593,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,142.35/880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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