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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.03, 1,318.68 and 648.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.03, 1,318.68 and 648.58 is: 971.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.03 : 1,318.68 = 648.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.03/1,318.68 = 648.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.03x = 1,318.68 × 648.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.03x = 855,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,269.47/880.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.86

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