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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.16, 1,214.56 and 569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.16, 1,214.56 and 569.60 is: 786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.16 : 1,214.56 = 569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.16/1,214.56 = 569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.16x = 1,214.56 × 569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.16x = 691,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,813.38/880.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.01

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