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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.59, 1,321.15 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.59, 1,321.15 and 514.60 is: 772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.59 : 1,321.15 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.59/1,321.15 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.59x = 1,321.15 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.59x = 679,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,862.50/880.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.06

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