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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.16, 1,214.68 and 581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.16, 1,214.68 and 581.44 is: 802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.16 : 1,214.68 = 581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.16/1,214.68 = 581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.16x = 1,214.68 × 581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.16x = 706,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,263.54/880.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.43

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