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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,321.44 and 572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,321.44 and 572.62 is: 859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,321.44 = 572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,321.44 = 572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,321.44 × 572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 756,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,682.97/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.85

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