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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,213.06 and 617.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,213.06 and 617.56 is: 851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,213.06 = 617.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,213.06 = 617.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,213.06 × 617.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 749,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,137.33/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.25

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