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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,215.08 and 600.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,215.08 and 600.79 is: 829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,215.08 = 600.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,215.08 = 600.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,215.08 × 600.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 730,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,007.91/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.42

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