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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,318.23 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,318.23 and 571.05 is: 855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,318.23 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,318.23 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,318.23 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 752,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,775.24/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.30

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