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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.97, 1,215.65 and 502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.97, 1,215.65 and 502.86 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.97 : 1,215.65 = 502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.97/1,215.65 = 502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.97x = 1,215.65 × 502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.97x = 611,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,299.24/880.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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