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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.06, 1,320.54 and 638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.06, 1,320.54 and 638.57 is: 958.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.06 : 1,320.54 = 638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.06/1,320.54 = 638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.06x = 1,320.54 × 638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.06x = 843,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,257.23/880.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.19

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