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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,312.35 and 783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,312.35 and 783.55 is: 1,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,312.35 = 783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,312.35 = 783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,312.35 × 783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 1,028,288.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,288.56/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.32

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