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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,214.60 and 600.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,214.60 and 600.21 is: 828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,214.60 = 600.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,214.60 = 600.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,214.60 × 600.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 729,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,012.06/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.36

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