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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,215.78 and 798.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,215.78 and 798.23 is: 1,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,215.78 = 798.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,215.78 = 798.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,215.78 × 798.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 970,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,472.07/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.65

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