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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.56, 1,215.32 and 544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.56, 1,215.32 and 544.67 is: 751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.56 : 1,215.32 = 544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.56/1,215.32 = 544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.56x = 1,215.32 × 544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.56x = 661,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,939.54/880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.73

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