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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.66, 1,214.76 and 705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.66, 1,214.76 and 705.70 is: 973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.66 : 1,214.76 = 705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.66/1,214.76 = 705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.66x = 1,214.76 × 705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.66x = 857,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,256.13/880.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.42

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