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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,214.78 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,214.78 and 531 is: 732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,214.78 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,214.78 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,214.78 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 645,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,048.18/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.64

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