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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.25, 1,215.01 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.25, 1,215.01 and 526.31 is: 726.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.25 : 1,215.01 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.25/1,215.01 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.25x = 1,215.01 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.25x = 639,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,471.91/880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.47

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