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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.29, 1,214.93 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.29, 1,214.93 and 556.94 is: 768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.29 : 1,214.93 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.29/1,214.93 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.29x = 1,214.93 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.29x = 676,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,634.25/880.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.65

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