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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.96, 1,214.71 and 714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.96, 1,214.71 and 714.66 is: 985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.96 : 1,214.71 = 714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.96/1,214.71 = 714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.96x = 1,214.71 × 714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.96x = 868,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,104.65/880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.41

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