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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,320.40 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,320.40 and 515.44 is: 772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,320.40 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,320.40 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,320.40 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 680,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,586.98/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.92

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