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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.67, 1,215.24 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.67, 1,215.24 and 526.52 is: 726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.67 : 1,215.24 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.67/1,215.24 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.67x = 1,215.24 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.67x = 639,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,848.16/880.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.55

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