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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,319.63 and 550.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,319.63 and 550.19 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,319.63 = 550.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,319.63 = 550.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,319.63 × 550.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 726,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,047.78/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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