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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.70, 1,319.22 and 514.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.70, 1,319.22 and 514.37 is: 770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.70 : 1,319.22 = 514.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.70/1,319.22 = 514.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.70x = 1,319.22 × 514.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.70x = 678,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,570.49/880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.49

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