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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,318.98 and 637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,318.98 and 637.40 is: 955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,318.98 = 637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,318.98 = 637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,318.98 × 637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 840,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,717.85/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.32

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