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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,214.14 and 581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,214.14 and 581.45 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,214.14 = 581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,214.14 = 581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,214.14 × 581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 705,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,958.60/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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