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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.01, 1,214.06 and 565.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.01, 1,214.06 and 565.21 is: 779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.01 : 1,214.06 = 565.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.01/1,214.06 = 565.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.01x = 1,214.06 × 565.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.01x = 686,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,197.54/880.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.76

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