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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.75, 1,215.94 and 582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.75, 1,215.94 and 582.01 is: 803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.75 : 1,215.94 = 582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.75/1,215.94 = 582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.75x = 1,215.94 × 582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.75x = 707,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,689.24/880.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.51

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