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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.06, 1,214.37 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.06, 1,214.37 and 569.50 is: 785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.06 : 1,214.37 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.06/1,214.37 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.06x = 1,214.37 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.06x = 691,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,583.72/880.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.84

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