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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,320.84 and 607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,320.84 and 607.86 is: 912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,320.84 = 607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,320.84 = 607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,320.84 × 607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 802,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,885.80/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.35

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