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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.17, 1,215.08 and 643.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.17, 1,215.08 and 643.85 is: 888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.17 : 1,215.08 = 643.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.17/1,215.08 = 643.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.17x = 1,215.08 × 643.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.17x = 782,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,330.56/880.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.84

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