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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.22, 1,211.57 and 769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.22, 1,211.57 and 769.42 is: 1,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.22 : 1,211.57 = 769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.22/1,211.57 = 769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.22x = 1,211.57 × 769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.22x = 932,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,206.19/880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.06

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