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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.85, 1,215.23 and 600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.85, 1,215.23 and 600.64 is: 828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.85 : 1,215.23 = 600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.85/1,215.23 = 600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.85x = 1,215.23 × 600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.85x = 729,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,909.71/880.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.64

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