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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.32, 1,320.69 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.32, 1,320.69 and 515.42 is: 773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.32 : 1,320.69 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.32/1,320.69 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.32x = 1,320.69 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.32x = 680,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,703.44/880.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.25

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