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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,319.18 and 532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,319.18 and 532.71 is: 798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,319.18 = 532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,319.18 = 532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,319.18 × 532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 702,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,740.38/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.17

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