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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.95, 1,321.41 and 515.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.95, 1,321.41 and 515.49 is: 773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.95 : 1,321.41 = 515.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.95/1,321.41 = 515.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.95x = 1,321.41 × 515.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.95x = 681,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,173.64/880.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.23

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