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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.28, 1,216.52 and 722.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.28, 1,216.52 and 722.67 is: 998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.28 : 1,216.52 = 722.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.28/1,216.52 = 722.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.28x = 1,216.52 × 722.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.28x = 879,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,138.90/880.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.71

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