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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.21, 1,214.82 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.21, 1,214.82 and 530.92 is: 732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.21 : 1,214.82 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.21/1,214.82 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.21x = 1,214.82 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.21x = 644,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,972.23/880.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.75

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