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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.32, 1,215.84 and 600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.32, 1,215.84 and 600.08 is: 828.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.32 : 1,215.84 = 600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.32/1,215.84 = 600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.32x = 1,215.84 × 600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.32x = 729,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,595.19/880.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.78

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