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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.43, 1,214.95 and 531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.43, 1,214.95 and 531.05 is: 732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.43 : 1,214.95 = 531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.43/1,214.95 = 531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.43x = 1,214.95 × 531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.43x = 645,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,199.20/880.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.82

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