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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.36, 1,319.02 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.36, 1,319.02 and 571.88 is: 856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.36 : 1,319.02 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.36/1,319.02 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.36x = 1,319.02 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.36x = 754,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,321.16/880.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.83

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