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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,215.13 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,215.13 and 526.62 is: 726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,215.13 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,215.13 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,215.13 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 639,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,905.68/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.72

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