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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.66, 1,322.70 and 529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.66, 1,322.70 and 529.93 is: 795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.66 : 1,322.70 = 529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.66/1,322.70 = 529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.66x = 1,322.70 × 529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.66x = 700,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,938.41/880.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.92

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