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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,215.38 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,215.38 and 570.04 is: 786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,215.38 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,215.38 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,215.38 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 692,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,815.22/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.83

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