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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,319.94 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,319.94 and 554.40 is: 831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,319.94 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,319.94 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,319.94 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 731,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,774.74/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.54

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