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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.91, 1,215.56 and 570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.91, 1,215.56 and 570.41 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.91 : 1,215.56 = 570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.91/1,215.56 = 570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.91x = 1,215.56 × 570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.91x = 693,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,367.58/880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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