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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.57, 1,318.23 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.57, 1,318.23 and 532.86 is: 797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.57 : 1,318.23 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.57/1,318.23 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.57x = 1,318.23 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.57x = 702,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,427.09/880.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.69

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