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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,322.33 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,322.33 and 620.80 is: 932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,322.33 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,322.33 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,322.33 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 820,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,896.05/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.62

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