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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.08, 1,317.96 and 708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.08, 1,317.96 and 708.72 is: 1,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.08 : 1,317.96 = 708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.08/1,317.96 = 708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.08x = 1,317.96 × 708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.08x = 934,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,064.61/880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.34

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