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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.33, 1,214.67 and 526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.33, 1,214.67 and 526.24 is: 726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.33 : 1,214.67 = 526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.33/1,214.67 = 526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.33x = 1,214.67 × 526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.33x = 639,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,207.94/880.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.10

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