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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,215.83 and 826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,215.83 and 826.07 is: 1,140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,215.83 = 826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,215.83 = 826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,215.83 × 826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 1,004,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,360.69/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.88

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