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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.80, 1,320.78 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.80, 1,320.78 and 515.70 is: 773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.80 : 1,320.78 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.80/1,320.78 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.80x = 1,320.78 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.80x = 681,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,126.25/880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.30

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