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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.30, 1,320.45 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.30, 1,320.45 and 515.80 is: 773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.30 : 1,320.45 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.30/1,320.45 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.30x = 1,320.45 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.30x = 681,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,088.11/880.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.70

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