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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.38, 1,320.57 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.38, 1,320.57 and 514.91 is: 772.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.38 : 1,320.57 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.38/1,320.57 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.38x = 1,320.57 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.38x = 679,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,978.00/880.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.37

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