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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.29, 1,215.32 and 614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.29, 1,215.32 and 614.61 is: 848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.29 : 1,215.32 = 614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.29/1,215.32 = 614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.29x = 1,215.32 × 614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.29x = 746,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,944.75/880.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.52

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