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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.09, 1,320.14 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.09, 1,320.14 and 490.68 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.09 : 1,320.14 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.09/1,320.14 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.09x = 1,320.14 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.09x = 647,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,766.30/880.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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