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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.10, 1,214.67 and 669.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.10, 1,214.67 and 669.93 is: 924.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.10 : 1,214.67 = 669.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.10/1,214.67 = 669.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.10x = 1,214.67 × 669.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.10x = 813,743.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,743.87/880.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.61

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