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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.22, 1,322.38 and 757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.22, 1,322.38 and 757.20 is: 1,137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.22 : 1,322.38 = 757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.22/1,322.38 = 757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.22x = 1,322.38 × 757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.22x = 1,001,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,306.14/880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.57

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