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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.24, 1,319.12 and 684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.24, 1,319.12 and 684.34 is: 1,025.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.24 : 1,319.12 = 684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.24/1,319.12 = 684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.24x = 1,319.12 × 684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.24x = 902,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,726.58/880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.55

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