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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.09, 1,214.44 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.09, 1,214.44 and 525.99 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.09 : 1,214.44 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.09/1,214.44 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.09x = 1,214.44 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.09x = 638,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,783.30/880.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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