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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.87, 1,318.67 and 533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.87, 1,318.67 and 533.15 is: 798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.87 : 1,318.67 = 533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.87/1,318.67 = 533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.87x = 1,318.67 × 533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.87x = 703,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,046.24/880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.13

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