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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,214.94 and 531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,214.94 and 531.04 is: 732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,214.94 = 531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,214.94 = 531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,214.94 × 531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 645,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,181.74/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.76

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