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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,215.73 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,215.73 and 487.98 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,215.73 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,215.73 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,215.73 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 593,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,251.93/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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