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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,214.94 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,214.94 and 526.38 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,214.94 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,214.94 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,214.94 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 639,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,520.12/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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