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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.11, 1,327.91 and 872.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.11, 1,327.91 and 872.82 is: 1,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.11 : 1,327.91 = 872.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.11/1,327.91 = 872.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.11x = 1,327.91 × 872.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.11x = 1,159,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,022.04/880.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.91

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