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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.11, 1,318.14 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.11, 1,318.14 and 514.80 is: 771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.11 : 1,318.14 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.11/1,318.14 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.11x = 1,318.14 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.11x = 678,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,578.47/880.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.02

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