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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.57, 1,321.08 and 515.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.57, 1,321.08 and 515.67 is: 773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.57 : 1,321.08 = 515.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.57/1,321.08 = 515.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.57x = 1,321.08 × 515.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.57x = 681,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,241.32/880.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.64

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