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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.25, 1,213.08 and 631.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.25, 1,213.08 and 631.15 is: 869.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.25 : 1,213.08 = 631.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.25/1,213.08 = 631.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.25x = 1,213.08 × 631.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.25x = 765,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,635.44/880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.79

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