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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,215.51 and 526.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,215.51 and 526.99 is: 727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,215.51 = 526.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,215.51 = 526.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,215.51 × 526.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 640,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,555.60/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.10

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