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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.18, 1,318.41 and 571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.18, 1,318.41 and 571.12 is: 855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.18 : 1,318.41 = 571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.18/1,318.41 = 571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.18x = 1,318.41 × 571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.18x = 752,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,960.87/880.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.46

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