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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,320.40 and 555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,320.40 and 555.14 is: 832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,320.40 = 555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,320.40 = 555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,320.40 × 555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 733,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,006.86/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.83

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