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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,214.78 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,214.78 and 531.40 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,214.78 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,214.78 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,214.78 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 645,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,534.09/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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