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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,214.70 and 530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,214.70 and 530.75 is: 732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,214.70 = 530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,214.70 = 530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,214.70 × 530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 644,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,702.03/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.51

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