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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.62, 1,215.29 and 526.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.62, 1,215.29 and 526.53 is: 726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.62 : 1,215.29 = 526.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.62/1,215.29 = 526.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.62x = 1,215.29 × 526.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.62x = 639,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,884.01/880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.63

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