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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,214.22 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,214.22 and 561.12 is: 774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,214.22 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,214.22 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,214.22 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 681,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,323.13/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.21

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