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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.01, 1,320.21 and 555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.01, 1,320.21 and 555.13 is: 832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.01 : 1,320.21 = 555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.01/1,320.21 = 555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.01x = 1,320.21 × 555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.01x = 732,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,878.80/880.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.81

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