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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.43, 1,215.99 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.43, 1,215.99 and 600.18 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.43 : 1,215.99 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.43/1,215.99 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.43x = 1,215.99 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.43x = 729,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,820.27/880.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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