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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,215.02 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,215.02 and 566.06 is: 781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,215.02 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,215.02 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,215.02 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 687,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,771.39/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.26

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