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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,319.26 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,319.26 and 572.22 is: 857.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,319.26 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,319.26 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,319.26 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 754,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,904.50/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.71

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