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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.99, 1,215.78 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.99, 1,215.78 and 488.04 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.99 : 1,215.78 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.99/1,215.78 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.99x = 1,215.78 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.99x = 593,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,349.27/880.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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