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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,319.42 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,319.42 and 469.56 is: 703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,319.42 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,319.42 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,319.42 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 619,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,544.51/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.93

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