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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.56, 1,214.33 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.56, 1,214.33 and 566.06 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.56 : 1,214.33 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.56/1,214.33 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.56x = 1,214.33 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.56x = 687,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,374.74/880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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