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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.68, 1,215.12 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.68, 1,215.12 and 570 is: 786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.68 : 1,215.12 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.68/1,215.12 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.68x = 1,215.12 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.68x = 692,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,618.40/880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.46

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