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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.57, 1,320.16 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.57, 1,320.16 and 533.82 is: 800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.57 : 1,320.16 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.57/1,320.16 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.57x = 1,320.16 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.57x = 704,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,727.81/880.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.31

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