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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,215.72 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,215.72 and 526.68 is: 726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,215.72 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,215.72 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,215.72 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 640,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,295.41/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.85

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