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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.86, 1,215.54 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.86, 1,215.54 and 527.19 is: 727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.86 : 1,215.54 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.86/1,215.54 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.86x = 1,215.54 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.86x = 640,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,820.53/880.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.49

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