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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,319.47 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,319.47 and 514.52 is: 771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,319.47 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,319.47 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,319.47 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 678,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,885.82/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.34

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