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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.66, 1,215.23 and 526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.66, 1,215.23 and 526.51 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.66 : 1,215.23 = 526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.66/1,215.23 = 526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.66x = 1,215.23 × 526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.66x = 639,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,828.11/880.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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