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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.17, 1,321.21 and 469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.17, 1,321.21 and 469.19 is: 704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.17 : 1,321.21 = 469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.17/1,321.21 = 469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.17x = 1,321.21 × 469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.17x = 619,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,902.41/880.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.30

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