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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.06, 1,319.10 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.06, 1,319.10 and 417.40 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.06 : 1,319.10 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.06/1,319.10 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.06x = 1,319.10 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.06x = 550,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,592.34/880.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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