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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,319.66 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,319.66 and 514.96 is: 772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,319.66 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,319.66 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,319.66 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 679,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,572.11/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.21

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