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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.28, 1,214.80 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.28, 1,214.80 and 585.04 is: 807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.28 : 1,214.80 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.28/1,214.80 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.28x = 1,214.80 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.28x = 710,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,706.59/880.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.36

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