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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.60, 1,215.08 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.60, 1,215.08 and 526.44 is: 726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.60 : 1,215.08 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.60/1,215.08 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.60x = 1,215.08 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.60x = 639,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,666.72/880.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.40

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