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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.16, 1,214.62 and 526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.16, 1,214.62 and 526.24 is: 726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.16 : 1,214.62 = 526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.16/1,214.62 = 526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.16x = 1,214.62 × 526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.16x = 639,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,177.28/880.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.20

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