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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.88, 1,321.25 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.88, 1,321.25 and 571.86 is: 857.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.88 : 1,321.25 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.88/1,321.25 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.88x = 1,321.25 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.88x = 755,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,567.17/880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.75

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