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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.37, 1,214.88 and 586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.37, 1,214.88 and 586.17 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.37 : 1,214.88 = 586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.37/1,214.88 = 586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.37x = 1,214.88 × 586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.37x = 712,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,127.31/880.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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