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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.74, 1,215.36 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.74, 1,215.36 and 570.24 is: 786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.74 : 1,215.36 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.74/1,215.36 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.74x = 1,215.36 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.74x = 693,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,046.89/880.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.89

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