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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.41, 1,214.99 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.41, 1,214.99 and 593.34 is: 818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.41 : 1,214.99 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.41/1,214.99 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.41x = 1,214.99 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.41x = 720,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,899.62/880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.82

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