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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,322.16 and 555.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,322.16 and 555.79 is: 834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,322.16 = 555.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,322.16 = 555.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,322.16 × 555.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 734,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,843.31/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.86

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