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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,316.13 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,316.13 and 783.20 is: 1,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,316.13 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,316.13 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,316.13 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 1,030,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,793.02/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.33

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