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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.06, 1,213.68 and 755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.06, 1,213.68 and 755.68 is: 1,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.06 : 1,213.68 = 755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.06/1,213.68 = 755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.06x = 1,213.68 × 755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.06x = 917,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,153.70/880.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.15

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