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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.95, 1,319.59 and 514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.95, 1,319.59 and 514.63 is: 770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.95 : 1,319.59 = 514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.95/1,319.59 = 514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.95x = 1,319.59 × 514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.95x = 679,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,100.60/880.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.87

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