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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,317.74 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,317.74 and 604.80 is: 905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,317.74 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,317.74 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,317.74 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 796,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,966.13/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.58

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