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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,214.53 and 600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,214.53 and 600.89 is: 829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,214.53 = 600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,214.53 = 600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,214.53 × 600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 729,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,791.36/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.25

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