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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.68, 1,215.33 and 531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.68, 1,215.33 and 531.37 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.68 : 1,215.33 = 531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.68/1,215.33 = 531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.68x = 1,215.33 × 531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.68x = 645,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,785.54/880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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