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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,319.85 and 533.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,319.85 and 533.75 is: 800.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,319.85 = 533.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,319.85 = 533.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,319.85 × 533.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 704,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,463.34/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.22

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