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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,214.61 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,214.61 and 570.02 is: 786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,214.61 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,214.61 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,214.61 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 692,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,351.99/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.30

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