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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,319.13 and 572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,319.13 and 572.49 is: 858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,319.13 = 572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,319.13 = 572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,319.13 × 572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 755,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,188.73/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.15

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