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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.97, 1,215.68 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.97, 1,215.68 and 526.91 is: 727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.97 : 1,215.68 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.97/1,215.68 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.97x = 1,215.68 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.97x = 640,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,545.24/880.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.09

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