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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.22, 1,320.33 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.22, 1,320.33 and 538.46 is: 807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.22 : 1,320.33 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.22/1,320.33 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.22x = 1,320.33 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.22x = 710,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,944.89/880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.69

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