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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,319.66 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,319.66 and 550.26 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,319.66 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,319.66 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,319.66 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 726,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,156.11/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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