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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,214.39 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,214.39 and 659.27 is: 909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,214.39 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,214.39 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,214.39 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 800,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,607.60/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.65

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