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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.95, 1,215.48 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.95, 1,215.48 and 526.72 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.95 : 1,215.48 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.95/1,215.48 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.95x = 1,215.48 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.95x = 640,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,212.23/880.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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