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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.38, 1,216.62 and 722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.38, 1,216.62 and 722.72 is: 998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.38 : 1,216.62 = 722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.38/1,216.62 = 722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.38x = 1,216.62 × 722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.38x = 879,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,275.61/880.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.75

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