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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.56, 1,215.36 and 586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.56, 1,215.36 and 586.32 is: 809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.56 : 1,215.36 = 586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.56/1,215.36 = 586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.56x = 1,215.36 × 586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.56x = 712,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,589.88/880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.25

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