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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.05, 1,214.85 and 526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.05, 1,214.85 and 526.09 is: 726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.05 : 1,214.85 = 526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.05/1,214.85 = 526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.05x = 1,214.85 × 526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.05x = 639,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,120.44/880.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.23

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