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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,215.52 and 628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,215.52 and 628.64 is: 867.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,215.52 = 628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,215.52 = 628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,215.52 × 628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 764,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,124.49/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.81

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