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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.66, 1,215.30 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.66, 1,215.30 and 526.74 is: 726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.66 : 1,215.30 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.66/1,215.30 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.66x = 1,215.30 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.66x = 640,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,147.12/880.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.89

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