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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.23, 1,214.19 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.23, 1,214.19 and 581.48 is: 802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.23 : 1,214.19 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.23/1,214.19 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.23x = 1,214.19 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.23x = 706,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,021.26/880.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.09

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