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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.55, 1,216.15 and 600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.55, 1,216.15 and 600.30 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.55 : 1,216.15 = 600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.55/1,216.15 = 600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.55x = 1,216.15 × 600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.55x = 730,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,054.85/880.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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